Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek) is enhancing the quality of Indonesia’s human resources by expanding collaboration in higher education, especially in the medical field, with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
This was raised during a meeting between the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Stella Christie, and the Jordanian Ambassador to Indonesia, Sudqi Atallah Abd Alkader Al Omoush, on Wednesday (January 7).
"Most importantly, the collaboration must be realized. For the initial stage, let's focus on in the field of medical science because it is a strategic priority, and Indonesia still needs more medical personnel, specialists, and strong health research development," she said in a statement on Thursday.
Christie emphasized that Jordan holds a strategic position with long-standing experience in developing internationally recognized medical education, making it a key partner for Indonesia in strengthening health education and research capacity.
"This is a good opportunity for us to collaborate with Jordan, one of the centers of medical science in the Middle East. Many people come to Jordan to study and develop medical sciences," she added.
"This is a good opportunity for us to collaborate with Jordan, one of the centers of medical science in the Middle East. Many people come to Jordan to study and develop medical sciences," she stated.
Meanwhile, Ambassador Sudqi also welcomed the initiative and expressed the readiness of Jordanian universities to expand partnerships with Indonesian universities.
Jordan also supports sharing best practices in higher education management, applied research, and linking universities with healthcare services and community needs.
The collaboration will include student and lecturer exchanges, visiting professor programs, joint research, and capacity building for medical education institutions.
Furthermore, the partnership may also create opportunities for training healthcare workers, including nurses, to enhance their skills and global competitiveness.
As a follow-up, both parties agreed to establish a task force to develop a roadmap for cooperation, identify priority programs, and ensure participation from Indonesia’s public and private universities.
This initiative strengthens Indonesia–Jordan relations, established in 1950, which continue to develop in education, socio-cultural affairs, and human resources.
The effort aligns with President Prabowo Subianto’s vision to improve higher education quality, strengthen science and technology, and encourage Indonesian universities to compete globally while contributing directly to national development.
