Depok, W Java, Nov. 12 -- The Indonesian International Islamic University (UIII) and the Foreign Ministry have signed a memorandum of commitment to strengthen cooperation in research and diplomacy.

The agreement was signed by UIII's Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Dr. Philips J. Vermonte, and Head of the ministry's Center for Special Policy Issues and Data Analysis at the Foreign Policy Strategy Agency (BSKLN), Gita Loka Murti.

The signing was witnessed by BSKLN Head Muhammad Takdir and UIII Rector Prof. Jamhari Makruf.

Dr. Vermonte said the partnership aligns with UIII's vision of contributing to Indonesia's soft diplomacy efforts.

"UIII, especially the Faculty of Social Sciences, was established to be part of Indonesia's sof...