Jakarta, Feb. 8 -- The Indonesian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology is exploring strategic partnerships with the University of Oxford to strengthen higher education, research, and health services in Indonesia.

The discussions took place during a meeting between Higher Education, Science, and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto and an Oxford delegation in Jakarta on Friday.

"We sincerely hope this meeting marks the beginning of a broader collaboration between Indonesia and the University of Oxford, particularly in strengthening higher education, research, and health technology development," Minister Yuliarto said in a statement on Sunday.

He added that a primary focus is the plan to establish integrated medical facult...