UIN Supports Cooperation With Russia

Jakarta (Antara Bali) - Malang Islamic University (UIN Malang) supported sustainable cooperation with Russia on education, knowledge development and culture sectors that could enhance bilateral relations between Indonesia and Russia.

"Malang Islamic University ready to achieve cooperation opportunities with Russia in culture, education and knowledge development sectors," Rector of Malang Islamic University Imam Suprayogo said in a statement received here on Sunday.

Suprayogo who gave speech in the Seminar of "Indonesia, Russia Bilateral Relationship" said UIN Malang has developed cooperation with three Islamic Universities in Russia since three years ago.

According to him one of the cooperation is implemented through several Russian students who take study at Malang.

"I have been to Russia several years ago and saw the Muslim people developed well. That is why we should boost cooperation with Russia," said Suprayogo.

Meanwhile Director of Middle and East Europe of Foreign Ministry A.A.G. Alit Santhika said the cooperation opportunities with Russia  also exist in other sectors such as economic, politic, investment, education as well as science and technology.

"Trade volume of Indonesia and Russia in 2012 ranked to be the highest amount compared to other Middle or East Europe nations which was noted at USD3.37 billion or increased from 2011 that reached USD 2.55 billion," said Santhika. (*/DWA)