Indonesia's culture minister, Fadli Zon, has proposed cultural cooperation with Suriname as a way to deepen relations between the two countries. The plan also aims to protect the historical heritage and cultural identity of Indonesia's diaspora in the South American country. Zon outlined steps to bring the Indonesian Cultural House in Suriname back into active use. He also floated a joint nomination of shared intangible heritage for recognition. The Indonesian community in Suriname dates back generations, to contract workers who arrived under Dutch colonial rule, and many traditions have survived there. Cultural programs of this sort have long been part of Indonesia's diplomacy with countries that received its migrants. No dates or funding figures were attached to the announcement.