The Russian Foreign Trade Academy (RFTA) of the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia hosted a delegation from Indonesia. During the meeting, the parties discussed promising areas for collaboration in education and research.
The delegation included AmihAlhumami, representative of the Education Committee of the National Development Agency of Indonesia; officials from the Ministry of Planning of Indonesia; experts from the Indonesia Centris Institute; and heads of educational and public organisations, including Unipdu University.
RFTA was represented by Rector Vittoria Idrisova, vice‑rectors for academic and research activities, continuing professional education, and international and interregional relations, as well as deans of faculties. The visit was organisationally supported by Positive Technologies, whose representatives also joined the discussion.
During the meeting, Vittoria Idrisova informed the guests about the Academy’s role in training specialists in foreign economic activity, and about the educational and research projects currently being implemented.
The parties explored opportunities for academic cooperation, including the launch of semester exchange programmes, the organisation of short‑term internships, and other educational initiatives. Particular interest was expressed in joint research on cooperation within the BRICS framework.
Following the discussion, the parties expressed their intention to develop the partnership. They noted that cooperation between RFTA and Indonesian educational institutions would promote the exchange of experience, strengthen international academic ties, and help train specialists in demand in the markets of the Asia‑Pacific region.