🗓️ On October 23, 2026, a Russia–Indonesia round table on cooperation in the creative industries, organized with the participation of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives, was held in Jakarta on the sidelines of the World Conference on Creative Economy (WCCE 2026). 🤝 Minister-Counsellor of the Russian Embassy in Indonesia Alexey Budanov took part in the event and delivered welcoming remarks at the opening of the round table. 🎙️🎙️ In his address, Alexey Budanov highlighted the considerable potential for bilateral cooperation in the creative economy, noting: Combining the creative and technological potential of Russia and Indonesia opens up broad opportunities for joint projects in filmmaking, animation, digital art, and education. Of particular importance in this regard are the protection of intellectual property, the adoption of modern technologies, and the establishment of a solid foundation for long-term, mutually beneficial cooperation. 📌 The participants discussed prospects for joint film and animation productions, video game and comic book development, festivals, educational programmes, and creative exchanges. Particular attention was paid to intellectual property protection, licensing, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence. ✅ The event reaffirmed the mutual interest of Russia and Indonesia in further expanding practical cooperation in the creative industries and implementing joint projects.