Queensland Education and Training Delegation visits Jakarta, Semarang, Makassar

An education and training delegation from Queensland is visiting Indonesia to strengthen links with the Indonesian government, universities and industry to forge collaborations that support Indonesia’s social and economic development goals.

The 16-member delegation from Queensland universities, vocational education and training providers and high schools, will are on a five-day visit to Jakarta, Semarang and Makassar.

In each city, the delegation will meet with government representatives to discuss collaboration in training, meet with Alumni and education representatives and deliver public lectures in hospitality and tourism management.

With a strong focus on developing skills for industry, the delegation will also meet with representatives in sectors including tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and aviation to understand industry needs in capacity building.

Queensland’s university sector is also already actively engaged in developing partnerships with Indonesian universities, research institutions and government agencies primarily through joint study programs and research collaboration.

“We welcome this delegation from the Queensland education sector and the cooperation between Queensland and Indonesian education and training institutions,” said Greg Moriarty, Australian Ambassador to Indonesia.

“Education cooperation is a vital element of the strong relationship between Australia and Indonesia. The personal links between people help immeasurably to deepen mutual understanding between our societies.”

The delegation will meet with the Ministry of Education and Culture, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration and the Ministry of Research and Technology to explore areas of mutual collaboration.

Media inquiries:
Ms Ratu Sovi Arinta, Senior Education Manager, Australian Embassy Jakarta,
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