Diponegoro University (Undip) is one of the best universities in Indonesia. This achievement and designation as one of the best campuses is supported by improvements in the quality of teaching staff, educational facilities, and learning, as well as Undip’s role in the progress of the region, nation, and state. One of Undip’s roles in the country was realized on Thursday, November 23, 2023, with the signing of an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) on Cooperation between Undip and the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia.
The signing of the MoU was carried out at the Widya Puraya Building, Diponegoro University, which the Director General of Defense Forces, Ministry of Defense, Laksda TNI, attended. Dr. Bambang Irwanto, M.Tr(Han)., CHRMP and his staff, Director of Human Resources of the Directorate General of Defense Forces of the Indonesian Ministry of Defense, Brigadier General Hendy Antariksa and his team, and Undip Rector Prof. Dr. Yos Johan Utama, S.H, M.Hum., and staff attended the event.
The signing of a joint memorandum of agreement between the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia and Undip was carried out to formalize Undip’s collaboration with the Ministry of Defense in the fields of education, training, service and development of defense science and technology, as well as studies regarding the construction and development of the defense industry. This collective agreement is valid for 5 years from November 23, 2023, and can be extended with the agreement of both parties.
Director General of Defense Forces, Ministry of Defense, Laksda TNI. Dr. Bambang Irwanto, M.Tr(Han)., CHRMP, after signing the Cooperation MoU, gave his speech. In his speech, he expressed his gratitude to Diponegoro University for accepting this collaboration. Bambang, representing the Ministry of Defense, hopes that this collaboration can have a positive impact on the progress of the Republic of Indonesia, especially in improving the defense system and considering that the number of TNI personnel can be said to be disproportionate to the area and population in Indonesia. Therefore, cooperation with civil society, researchers and other parties is very much needed.
“Hopefully, this collaboration can encourage the exchange of information and research between the Ministry of Defense and Undip and help strengthen the defense system of the Republic of Indonesia,” said the Director General of Defense Forces of the Indonesian Ministry of Defense, Dr. Bambang Irwanto, M.Tr(Han)., CHRMP.
The Undip academic community warmly welcomed the arrival of the delegation from the Ministry of Defense. Undip Rector Prof. Dr. Yos Johan Utama, SH, M.Hum. said, “We hope that this collaboration will be not only beneficial for us but also beneficial for society, nation and state.” Prof. Yos further said that he would assist in any field needed by the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia, such as health, politics, etc. (Boby-Public Relations)
