Ambassador Hope Muhammadiyah Strengthen Synergy With Indonesian Citizen Groups In Japan

The inauguration of the Muhammadiyah Special Branch Management (PCIM) and the Japan Special Aisyiyah (PCIA) Management for the period 2023-2025 (photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Japan Heri Akhmadi hopes that Muhammadiyah can strengthen synergy with other Indonesian community groups in Japan.

In his remarks at the inauguration of the Muhammadiyah Special Branch Management (PCIM) and the Management of the Japan Special Aisyiyah (PCIA) for the period 2023-2025 at Wisma Duta Tokyo, Sunday (24/9), Heri admitted that Muhammadiyah had continued to consistently strengthen unity, including contributing greatly to the promotion of education, health and national welfare.

"The presence of PCIM and PCIA in Japan is expected to be a driving force for the health, education and strengthening of MSMEs," he said, quoted by Antara.

He said the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo continues to work closely with various elements of society, including PCIM and PCIA.

According to Japanese Immigration data, Indonesians in Japan in mid-2023 are estimated to reach more than 120 thousand people.

As many as 70 percent of them are migrant workers.

"It is hoped that close cooperation with PCIM and PCIA to help and care for our people in need will not be able to do it alone by the Indonesian Embassy," he said.

Chairman of the Japanese PCI Muhammadiyah Ridwan Wicaksono appreciated the support of the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo in the inauguration of PCIM and PCIA Japan for the period 2023-2025.

"Support from the Ambassador and the ranks of the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo is an encouragement and example for us in carrying out the mandate of organizational activities. PCIM's close cooperation with the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo can strengthen each other in fostering Indonesians in Japan in various fields such as education and health," he said.

Chairman of PP Muhammadiyah Agung Danarto and Chairman of PP Aisyiyah Salmah Orbabinah who attended online hoped that the existence of PCIM and PCIA Japan could become a bridge to business charities in Indonesia and those in Japan.

On this occasion, the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo provided assistance with coaching funds.

The inauguration ceremony of the Japanese PSI Muhammadiyah and Aisyiyah was also attended by various Indonesian community communities in Japan, including the Indonesian Islamic Family of Japan and the Management of the Special Branch of Nahdlatul Ulama Japan.