The Existence Of PPI Is Considered By The Indonesian Ambassador To Be Able To Strengthen Indonesia-Japan Relations

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The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Japan and the Micronesian Federation Heri Akhmadi believes that the Indonesian Student Association (PPI) in Japan is able to contribute to strengthening Indonesia's relations with the country.

"I believe that the younger generation of Indonesia, especially Indonesian PPI friends, will be able to give birth not only ideas and ideas, but also concrete actions in strengthening relations between Indonesia and Japan," said Heri in his remarks at The 6th Annual Scientific Symposium of Indonesian Collagians in Japan (ASSIGN) 2023 in Tokyo, Saturday.

He added that this year's oversight with the theme "Practical and Creative Views to Enrich Indonesia-Japan Relations" is a reflection of this concrete step and the importance of the younger generation in relations between the two countries.

"Young people are known for everything that is instant, fast, practical, and creative," he said, quoted by ANTARA, Saturday, June 10.

According to him, academics and the younger generation are drivers of innovation and creativity which has always been the motor of change towards improvement.

"It's not that I don't want to process, but indeed, the younger generation wants to run fast in achieving their goals. Not impatient, but the turmoil of enthusiasm and enthusiasm inherent in the younger generation is the fuel for better change," he said.

The symposium, he continued, is an important part of the celebration of 65 years of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Japan.

He advised the younger generation, especially those who are members of the Japanese PPI, to become agents of positive changes in enriching Indonesia-Japan relations in various fields through knowledge, skills, and creative thinking.

On the same occasion, the General Chairperson of the Japanese PPI, Anastasya Wulandari Hasyim, said that a practical, creative and non-conventional approach is deemed necessary in order to create an efficient and sustainable solution.

"In this era of globalization, in our opinion practical and creative views are needed to create innovations and new ideas that can enrich relations between Indonesia and Japan," he said.

He hopes that the oversight can be an opportunity for various knowledge and various sectors, including health, economy, education, investment and the environment.

The annual symposium presents various experts in their fields at home and abroad, including the Chairman of the International Indonesian Scientist Association (I-4) Dr. Sastia Putri who also serves as a lecturer at Osaka University, a lecturer in the energy sector of Tokyo University Muhammad Aziz and others.