Jakarta, June 20 -- The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology ( Kemendiktisaintek ) has agreed to cooperate with the European Union (EU) to increase the engagement of Indonesian academics in the global scientific community through Horizon Europe.

Horizon Europe is a flagship research and innovation program of the EU.

"We are committed to positioning Indonesia as a proactive contributor in the global science, technology, and innovation ecosystem through Horizon Europe," secretary general of the ministry, Togar Mangihut Simatupang, said in a press release issued here on Friday.

He emphasized the critical role of international collaboration in addressing the scientific, technological, and innovation challenges faced by Ind...