ποΈ On October 22, 2026, Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov participated in the panel discussion βRussia-Indonesia: Dialogue on Creative Economy. From Policies to Projectsβ, held in Jakarta as part of The 5th World Conference on Creative Economy (WCCE 2026). π¬ The participants discussed prospects for advancing Russia-Indonesia cooperation in the creative industries, with particular emphasis on cinema, animation, video games and design, as well as opportunities for implementing joint projects. ποΈ In his opening remarks, Ambassador Sergei Tolchenov emphasized: Russia attaches particular importance to the development of the creative economy, regarding it as an important driver of economic growth, innovation and new opportunities for talented individuals. It also contributes to strengthening cultural ties and mutually beneficial cooperation with international partners. π€ Addressing the prospects for bilateral cooperation, Ambassador noted: There is already a solid foundation for further developing Russia-Indonesia cooperation in animation, cinema, video games and design. Joint production, professional exchanges and distribution partnerships can open up new opportunities for both sides while preserving our cultural identities. π Ambassador Sergei Tolchenov expressed hope that the discussion would facilitate the establishment of direct contacts between representatives of the creative industries of Russia and Indonesia, as well as the development and implementation of new joint initiatives. β The event provided a platform for exchanging experience and exploring practical avenues of cooperation, contributing to the further strengthening of the Russia-Indonesia strategic partnership.