Jakarta, July 22 -- The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek) reaffirmed its commitment to promoting vocational education and renewable energy through a collaboration with the Swiss Embassy in Indonesia.

"Renewable energy and vocational education are two important areas in need of development in Indonesia. Switzerland is a leading country in both sectors," Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Stella Christie noted in a statement on Tuesday.

In addition to cooperation on renewable energy, Christie noted that Indonesia could adopt several elements of Swiss vocational education, including private sector engagement in developing vocational training.

"Private sector involvement can b...