The Palestinian Ambassador to Indonesia, H.E. Dr. Zubair S.M. Al-Shun, along with a delegation from An-Najah National University, Palestine, conducted a working visit to Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
The visit aimed to explore potential collaborations between the two institutions, particularly in education and research.
Ambassador Al-Shun emphasized the significance of the visit, highlighting that it not only initiated academic collaboration but also acted as a bridge for fostering mutual understanding and friendship between the two nations.
“We hope to build a strong relationship with UGM, which will undoubtedly lead to impactful projects and initiatives,” he stated.
Meanwhile, Professor Waleed M.O. Sweileh, representing An-Najah National University, outlined several potential areas for collaboration, including academic innovation programs, staff and student exchange, and joint research.
“I believe this partnership will greatly benefit us, especially in enriching the academic experience of our staff and students,” he said.
Professor Sweileh also provided an overview of An-Najah National University, which comprises nine faculties: the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, the Faculty of Natural Sciences, the Faculty of Shari’ah, the Faculty of Social Sciences and Education, the Faculty of Business and Communication, the Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, the Faculty of Law and Political Science, and the Faculty of Fine Arts.
Professor Puji Astuti, Director of Partnerships and Global Relations at UGM, stated that the meeting with the Palestinian Ambassador underscored the commitment to fostering international partnerships to enhance educational and research capacities between the two institutions.
“Both parties expressed optimism about the future collaboration, which is expected to bring positive and beneficial impacts, aligning with UGM’s goal to strengthen relations with global partners,” she said.
For Professor Puji Astuti, the visit from the Palestinian Ambassador and An-Najah National University marked an important step toward establishing strong ties with Palestinian educational institutions.
Author: Triya Andriyani
Post-editor: Afifudin Baliya