- Iran and Indonesia plan to expand collaboration in higher education, research, and cultural exchange, following talks between Iran’s Ministry of Science and the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran.
- Agreements under discussion include student and faculty exchange programs, joint research projects, and a proposed industrial-technological fund to support applied research and innovation.
- Cultural initiatives, such as Persian language centers in Indonesian universities, aim to strengthen mutual understanding while fostering global scientific diplomacy and international collaboration.
Iran and Indonesia are poised to intensify collaboration in higher education, scientific research, and cultural exchange following fresh talks between representatives of Iran's Ministry of Science's Centre for International Scientific Cooperation and officials from the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran. According to IRNA, a partner of TV BRICS, the two parties expressed their commitment to the further development of academic cooperation by expanding a series of exchange programmes for both students and professors, joint research projects, and long-term institutional cooperation.
The discussion reflects a mutual interest in establishing a more orderly and stable basis for cooperation that signals a new stage in the two countries' bilateral educational and scientific ties. During the meeting, the two delegations discussed plans for new memoranda of understanding whose drafting would lay the foundation for future academic and scientific exchanges. These memoranda would provide impetus to coordinated research projects, open up avenues for regular expert meetings, and pave the way for visits by academic delegations. In strengthening these institutional mechanisms, the two nations wish to establish a continuous pipeline for knowledge sharing, capacity building, and innovation-driven collaboration.
One of the major highlights of the discussions was a proposition to establish a joint industrial and technological fund. The fund would underpin collaborative projects by universities, research institutions, and technology companies in both countries, from basic academic research to applied industrial output. It aims at accelerated commercialization of scientific achievements, promotion of innovative spirit, and deepening of cooperation in major technological and industrial fields. Academic research linked with industry needs is seen by both Iran and Indonesia as a way to stimulate economic growth while advancing scientific knowledge.
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The area of cultural exchange emerged as important, especially the promotion of Persian language and literature in Indonesia. Plans are under way to establish Persian language education centres at Indonesian universities-a move expected to strengthen cultural understanding and support academic studies related to Iranian history and literature. Such cultural initiatives underscore the broader diplomatic and educational vision shared by both nations, with a high value being placed on language and cultural literacy as means of enhancing international cooperation.
Both countries are equally committed to increasing their involvement in global scientific diplomacy. To this end, Iran and Indonesia would run regular gatherings of scholars, encourage academic networking, and develop specialist training programs to enhance professional competencies with a view to allowing universities and research centers in both nations to play more active roles in international scientific discourse and, likewise, help solve international problems by joint research and exchange of knowledge. In all, the refocused academic, technological, and cultural cooperation testifies to a deepening Iran–Indonesia relationship and establishes a more integrated partnership founded on common interests in educational and scientific ambitions.
