ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – The Iranian government is offering doctoral scholarships in the field of defense for officers of the Indonesian National Army (TNI).
The Iranian Government’s offer was conveyed by the Iranian Ambassador to Indonesia Mohammad Boroujerdi when he met the Indonesian Minister of Defense, Prabowo Subianto at the Indonesian Ministry of Defense Office in Jakarta, Sunday, March 8 2024.
In a press release from the Indonesian Ministry of Defense quoted in Jakarta, Monday, March 11 2024, it was explained that the scholarship could be an opportunity for TNI officers to study and understand Iranian military doctrine, strategy and technology directly.
The Iranian government, as stated by Ambassador Boroujerdi, is providing a scholarship for one Indonesian student in the doctoral program in defense and research at the Iranian National Defense University for the 2024–2025 Academic Year.
During the meeting, Ambassador Boroujerdi and Minister of Defense Prabowo also explored other opportunities for cooperation in the defense sector, including exchange visits for military officers from two countries, and training in the military health sector which includes exchange of medical personnel, joint training, and special education for military medical personnel. .
Minister Prabowo expressed his hope to Ambassador Boroujerdi that Indonesia and Iran could build more defense cooperation in the future, considering that Iran is quite advanced and independent in developing defense technology, including making the main equipment for its own weapons system.
Prabowo also expressed his belief that Ambassador Boroujerdi could play a big role in further strengthening bilateral relations between Iran and Indonesia.
“I am sure that His Excellency will play an important role in enhancing bilateral cooperation between the two countries. We are committed to working together to achieve our common goals,” said Prabowo.
In recent weeks, Prabowo has regularly received visits from a number of ambassadors from friendly countries.
On Friday, March 7 2024, Prabowo also received a visit from the Egyptian Ambassador to Indonesia Yasser Hassan Farag Elshemy.
In a meeting with Ambassador Elshemy, Prabowo emphasized that Indonesia always opens its doors as wide as possible for Egypt to explore opportunities for cooperation, especially in the defense industry sector.
“Indonesia always opens up opportunities to develop defense industry cooperation with all countries through the principle of mutual benefit and to improve Indonesia’s defense industry,” said Prabowo. (AT Network)
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