JAKARTA - The Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sugiono, received an honorary visit from the Ambassador of Ireland to Indonesia, Pryptaig Francis to strengthen bilateral partnerships between the two countries, especially in the education sector.
In the meeting on Wednesday (4/6) yesterday, Foreign Minister Sugiono conveyed the Indonesian Government's commitment to increasing the capacity of human resources through educational cooperation.
"The Indonesian Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of collaboration in the development of vocational education, teacher training, and partnerships between higher education institutions," said the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement as quoted on Thursday (5/6).
Furthermore, Foreign Minister Sugiono also encouraged the involvement of Irish educational institutions in the scholarship scheme of the Education Fund Management Institution (LPDP), as well as the potential investment in Irish education in the Indonesian Special Economic Zone which is being developed as new growth centers.
In turn, Ambassador Francis expressed Ireland's full support for the agenda of increasing the capacity of human resources being intensified by Indonesia.
Ambassador Francis also welcomed the opportunity to expand collaboration between Indonesian and Irish educational institutions.
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It is known that diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Ireland have existed since September 4, 1984. Ireland then opened its Embassy in Jakarta in 2014.
The year 2024 is an important milestone for relations between the two countries with significant progress, such as visa-free agreements for diplomatic passport holders, the establishment of bilateral consultation mechanisms, and the establishment of the Irish Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia.
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