JAKARTA, March 13 (Xinhua) -- The Indonesian government is seeking to enhance its cooperation with Saudi Arabia in the fields of higher education, science, and technology.
During a meeting on Wednesday between Indonesia's Minister for Higher Education, Science and Technology Brian Yuliarto, and Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Indonesia, Faisal Abdullah H. Amodi, Yuliarto outlined a proposed cooperation plan. The plan encompasses various initiatives, including inter-academic collaboration and mutually beneficial research projects.
"We are committed to expanding cooperation between universities in Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, with a focus on deeper collaboration," Yuliarto stated in a statement on Thursday.
Yuliarto also shared his personal experience as a researcher, highlighting his established partnership with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), one of Saudi Arabia's leading educational institutions.
"We hope that more professors in Indonesia can collaborate with professors at leading universities in Saudi Arabia, as well as engage in more joint research programs or projects," he added.
Ambassador Amodi welcomed the Indonesian government's initiative, noting the significant potential for collaboration between the two countries in these sectors. "Many Indonesian students study in Saudi Arabia," he said.
Amodi expressed his hope that more Indonesian universities would gain accreditation from Saudi Arabia, which could encourage more Saudi Arabian students to study in Indonesia. He also anticipated increased collaborations between leading universities in both countries.
The two sides plan to meet again after the Eid Al Fitr holiday to further refine and concretize the cooperation plan. ■
