Jakarta, Aug. 24 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Diktisaintek) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening research and leveraging it as a strategic tool to boost the nation's economy.

Deputy Minister of Diktisaintek Stella Christie stressed that research should be viewed not as a financial burden but as an essential investment for national welfare.

"Research is a motor that can directly drive the economy. Beyond discourse, research can deliver tangible results in both the short and long term," she said in a statement on Sunday.

Christie highlighted efforts to strengthen collaboration between universities and industries, ensuring that research extends beyond laboratories to meet market needs.

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