In order to promote interfaith dialogue, the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia took the initiative to organize the ASEM Interfaith / Intercultural Retreat for Religious Leaders in Yogyakarta, 9-12 September 2009.

In this activity, participants from various religious backgrounds and cultures were involved in the exchange of experiences and views on interfaith dialogue efforts in each other’s ASEM Partner countries and the role of the government, religious organisations, and religious leaders in promoting religious harmony and tolerance.