Indonesia, Lebanon Explore Cooperation to Protect Cultural Heritage from Conflict Threats
Indonesia and Lebanon are exploring cooperation to establish a framework for protecting cultural heritage amidst conflicts and geopolitical tensions threatening historical relics in the Middle East. Both nations share historical similarities and aim to develop joint programs through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
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