UIII Rector Meets Lemhannas Governor to Strengthen Collaboration and Promote Moderate Islamic Leadership

January 08, 2025

Contributor: Dadi Darmadi | Editor: Supriyono 

Jakarta (UIII News) – The Rector of Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII), Prof. Jamhari Makruf, accompanied by a delegation, held a strategic meeting with Ace Hasan Syadzily, the Governor of the National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas) on Monday, January 6, 2024.

The meeting, conducted at Lemhannas headquarters in Jakarta, focused on fostering collaboration between the two institutions, particularly in promoting moderate Islam and preparing future leaders for Indonesia. Prof. Jamhari was joined by Prof. Komarudin Hidayat, UIII’s former Rector (2019-2024), and Rifqi Muna, PhD, UIII’s Chairman of the Academic Senate.

Governor Ace highlighted Lemhannas’ pivotal role in shaping Indonesia’s leadership across various sectors, emphasizing its alignment with UIII’s mission to cultivate ethical, competent, and globally-minded leaders rooted in moderate Islamic values.

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"Lemhannas is committed to building leaders who uphold Pancasila (Indonesia's state ideology) and the principles of unity and tolerance. Collaborating with UIII provides an opportunity to strengthen these values by integrating Islamic moderation into our leadership training programs," Ace remarked.

Prof. Jamhari underscored UIII’s dedication to advancing moderate Islamic thought as a cornerstone of leadership development. "At UIII, we aim to nurture leaders who not only excel academically but also embody the values of peace, tolerance, and social justice. Working with Lemhannas will amplify these principles and contribute to Indonesia’s resilient future," he stated.

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Rifqi Muna, PhD, noted that the discussions also explored ways to align UIII’s academic programs with Lemhannas’ leadership training. "We aim to equip future leaders with the tools to address Indonesia’s pressing challenges while fostering unity through Islamic moderation," he explained.

The meeting also emphasized UIII’s role as a platform for public diplomacy. As a university with a strong international outlook, UIII serves as a bridge between Indonesia and the global community, promoting dialogue and cooperation on key issues such as tolerance, education, and leadership development.

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"Both institutions agreed that a partnership centered on moderate Islamic values could play a vital role in countering radicalism, promoting interfaith harmony, and ensuring the country's social and political stability," Prof. Komaruddin Hidayat added.

This meeting marks the beginning of a strategic collaboration, with follow-up initiatives planned to formalize joint programs that will benefit both institutions and enhance Indonesia’s leadership on the global stage.

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