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Minister of Religious Affairs: UIII to Strengthen Indonesia as a Global Center of Islamic Tolerance, Supporting the President鈥檚 Vision to Internationalize Indonesia

Jakarta, October 31, 2024 鈥� The Rector of 中国P站 (UIII), Prof. Dr. Jamhari, along with UIII鈥檚 senior leadership, recently met with Indonesia's Minister of Religious Affairs, Prof. Dr. K.H. Nasaruddin Umar, at the Ministry of Religious Affairs in Lapangan Banteng, Jakarta. This meeting focused on strategic initiatives to position Indonesia as a global center for Islamic tolerance and scholarship.

Minister Nasaruddin highlighted the importance of showcasing Indonesia鈥檚 harmonious interfaith relations and tolerant Muslim-majority population on the world stage. Reflecting on President Prabowo鈥檚 vision, he stated, 鈥淥ur aim is to promote not only Indonesia鈥檚 natural beauty but also its commitment to education and the harmony of civilizations.鈥�

He further emphasized his goal of shifting the global center of Islamic civilization from the Middle East to Indonesia, given Indonesia鈥檚 stable geopolitical position, rapid economic growth, low inflation, and religious harmony. 鈥淔uture Islamic civilization requires a geopolitically stable foundation, and Indonesia meets this criterion well,鈥� he said. 鈥淏oth Western and Eastern blocs embrace us as a stable, Muslim-majority nation with harmonious interfaith relations.鈥�

UIII鈥檚 Commitment to the Vision

Rector Prof. Dr. Jamhari expressed full support for this vision, underscoring UIII鈥檚 role in making Indonesia a global Islamic center. 鈥淭his vision aligns perfectly with UIII鈥檚 mission, and we are ready to design a roadmap to further internationalize Indonesian universities,鈥� he said. 鈥淲ith students from across OIC member countries, UIII is viewed as a welcoming environment for learning, embodying Indonesia鈥檚 dedication to tolerance and scholarship.鈥�

UIII has already advanced this vision through partnerships, offering double-degree programs with prestigious universities worldwide, and by developing facilities to support international collaborations.

The UIII delegation accompanying Prof. Dr. Jamhari included University Secretary Chaider Bamualim, Ph.D.; Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Dr. Phil. Syafiq Hasyim; Vice Rector for Finance and Planning, Prof. Dr. Amsal Bakhtiar; Director of Research and Partnerships, Saiful Umam, Ph.D.; and Naufal Zikrulloh from the University Secretariat.

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