Indonesia, Japan Launch Talks to Strengthen Cooperation in Higher Education and Technology
Jakarta, The Gulf Observer: Indonesia and Japan have initiated new discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in higher education, science, and technology, officials said following a meeting in Jakarta on Wednesday, January 14.
Indonesia’s Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Brian Yuliarto, highlighted the potential for collaboration during talks with Japanese Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Myochin Mitsuru, emphasizing opportunities for academic and technological partnerships.
“As a major economy, Indonesia sees strong potential for cooperation with Japan in higher education, business, and technology. We aim to elevate this partnership to new heights,” Yuliarto said in a statement released on Thursday.
The minister underscored expanding student and lecturer exchanges, joint degree programs, and other cross-border academic initiatives as key areas to deepen cooperation between the two countries.
Myochin expressed interest in increasing Indonesian student enrollment in Japanese universities, as part of broader efforts to enhance global human resource quality through international education. Indonesia and Japan have long pursued human resource development through two primary schemes: one targeting professional workers and researchers, and the other focused on students, aiming to meet industrial talent needs while providing cultural and academic experience.
The meeting also addressed collaboration in research and applied sciences, with objectives to generate not only scientific publications but also practical and commercially viable innovations for industry.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to align scientific and technological cooperation with national development and industrial priorities, agreeing to advance discussions through technical coordination talks in the coming months.
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology noted that deeper collaboration with Japan supports Indonesia’s goal of making higher education, science, and technology more impactful for society and national development.
