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        "id": 1662310,
        "msgid": "maluku-netherlands-boost-ties-in-education-and-commodities-1775591483",
        "date": "2026-04-07 20:59:46",
        "title": "Maluku, Netherlands boost ties in education and commodities",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Trade",
        "summary": "The Governor of Maluku, Hendrik Lewerissa, welcomed the Dutch Ambassador Marc Gerritsen in Ambon to discuss enhancing bilateral ties, particularly in education and commodity exports. Opportunities include scholarships for Maluku students to study in the Netherlands, teacher exchanges for research, and exporting high-value goods like spices and minerals to boost regional economic growth. The ambassador highlighted the historical connections and plans to follow up with Jakarta for concrete cooperation across education, culture, and trade sectors.",
        "content": "<p>\u201cI am honored to receive the visit of the Dutch Ambassador and his\nteam to discuss the mutual interests of both countries. We appreciate\nthe Dutch Government\u2019s attention and support for Indonesia, especially\nMaluku,\u201d the Maluku Governor Hendrik Lewerissa said in Ambon,\nTuesday.<\/p>\n<p>In the education sector, the Dutch government is opening\nopportunities for collaboration with several universities in Maluku,\nincluding Pattimura University and Abdoel Mutalib Sangadji State Islamic\nUniversity.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, students from the universities have the opportunity to\ncontinue their studies in the Netherlands under a scholarship scheme\nthat will be discussed further.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, he said, teachers can also conduct advanced research and\ncommunity service with Dutch universities appointed by the Dutch\ngovernment.<\/p>\n<p>Besides education, cooperation will also cover infrastructure and\nopportunities to export Maluku\u2019s commodities to the Dutch market.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe also discussed export opportunities, especially for quality\ncommodities from Maluku to enter the Dutch market. This is crucial for\nregional economic growth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the Dutch government\u2019s support for developing Maluku\u2019s\nhuman resources, including through scholarship programs, which is a\ncrucial factor in strengthening the capacity of the region\u2019s young\ngeneration.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Dutch Ambassador to Indonesia, Marc Gerritsen,\nexpressed positive impressions of his first visit to Maluku.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is my first visit to Maluku, and I am very happy to be here. We\nhave centuries-old ties and a very strong Maluku community in the\nNetherlands,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He assessed the potential for cooperation between Maluku and the\nNetherlands as significant, particularly in education, sports, culture,\nand high-value export commodities such as spices and minerals.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that the results of the discussions will be followed up\nwith the central government in Jakarta to encourage the realization of\nmore concrete cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia\u2019s soy sauce deal with Dutch partner signals\nexport push<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Prabowo,Queen Maxima discuss Indonesia\u2019s financial\ninclusion, health<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia, Netherlands build sustainable future through\neducation<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Ode Dedy Lion Abdul Azis, Cindy Frishanti Octavia<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/maluku-netherlands-boost-ties-in-education-and-commodities-1775591483",
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