Jakarta, July 18 -- The Higher Education, Science, and Technology Ministry and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) agreed to strengthen collaboration to push maritime sector transformation based on higher education, applied research, and technological innovation.

"KKP is closely involved in research within our ministry. We will also involve universities, so that our research can impact progress in the fisheries and maritime sectors, as well as for the nation," Higher Education Minister Brian Yuliarto noted in a statement here on Friday.

The minister emphasized that research developed at universities needs to be oriented toward creating a tangible impact on the development of the maritime sector.

He also emphasized the ...