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Surabaya — Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya (Unusa) welcomes an official courtesy visit from the newly appointed Consul General of Japan in Surabaya, Dr. Takonai Susumu, on Wednesday afternoon (June 18). This visit marks an important milestone in strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fields of education, culture, and human resource development, especially in the healthcare sector.
Dr. Takonai is warmly received by the Rector of Unusa, Prof. Dr. Ir. Achmad Jazidie, M.Eng., along with the university’s leadership board. In his welcome remarks, Prof. Jazidie expresses his deep respect and gratitude for Dr. Takonai’s visit to the Unusa campus. He emphasizes that this meeting is a strategic step towards expanding international collaboration.
“This meeting and discussion are very important for reinforcing the cooperation between both parties. We greatly appreciate the support from the Consulate General of Japan in Surabaya in helping develop our human resources. So far, we have been supported in many ways, from Japanese language learning materials to language training courses. We hope that the cooperation we have built so far can continue and even expand into other areas,” said Prof. Jazidie.
The Rector also adda that Unusa already runs various international programs that support the deployment of healthcare workers, especially nurses, abroad including to Japan. With continue support from the Consulate General of Japan, Unusa is optimistic about producing graduates who are not only academically competent but also equipped with the necessary language and cultural skills required by the global workforce.
During his visit, Dr. Takonai Susumu expresses his appreciation for the warm welcome given by Unusa. He explains that Japan currently has a high demand for professional healthcare workers from abroad, including Indonesia. Therefore, he is committed to providing tangible support through Japanese language training programs specifically for nurses who wish to work in Japan, as well as cultural exchange initiatives.
“We want to help Indonesian nurses pass the Japanese language competency tests so they can work in Japan legally and professionally. We believe this cooperation has great potential for further development. Hopefully, this collaboration will not only focus on sending workers abroad but also on the exchange of knowledge and culture,” said Dr. Takonai.
The visit concludes with an in-depth discussion about various future collaboration opportunities, such as student internship programs, Japanese cultural training, and joint research initiatives.
Through this visit, Unusa reaffirms its commitment to implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through strategic partnerships as a university rooted in Islamic and national values that is ready to become a key partner in international cooperation. It is hoped that the synergy between Unusa and the Consulate General of Japan will bring significant benefits not only to Unusa’s academic community but also to the improvement of Indonesian human resources in the international arena in line with sustainable development goals.
