USU PR - Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) welcomed the visit of the Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Thailand, Dr. Ir. Martono Anggusti, SH, MM, M.Hum, and his staff. The visit, which discussed cooperation related to the implementation of the MBKM program, took place in the Rector's Audience Room, USU Central Administration Bureau Building. On Wednesday (05/10/2023).

USU Rector, Prof. Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos., M.Si., revealed that USU is always enthusiastic to welcome opportunities, in establishing relationships with friendly countries and international partners. Also establishing cross-border cooperation in the fields of education, research, and culture to strengthen the friendship between the two countries.

"Where Thailand is one of the partners that means a lot to us. From this meeting we build understanding and strengthen friendship between the two countries," said Prof. Muryanto.

Prof. Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos., M.Si., revealed that this partnership can lead to new opportunities for students, lecturers, and researchers from both sides. In improving university rankings, expanding the scope of research, exchanging information, and developing scientific discoveries that have a positive impact on the global community.

"We would like to thank you for the support and cooperation between USU and Thailand, while hoping that the partnership and friendship can be directed towards good things," said Prof. Muryanto.

With the spirit to achieve positive results, Prof. Dr. Muryanto Amin S.sos., M.Si. highlighted the importance of the upcoming meeting. And expressed his hope that this visit would serve as a foundation for future meetings. As a means to generate sustainability and further development in achieving common goals. 

"We hope that we can follow up this visit with subsequent meetings that will strengthen our common goals and interests," said Prof. Muryanto.

Vice Rector III for Research, Community Service, and Cooperation of Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) Prof. Dr. Poppy Anjelisa Zaitun Hasibuan, S.Si., M.Si., Apt said that today is the initial meeting with the Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Thailand, which will be followed by efforts to strengthen USU's cooperation with universities in Thailand.

"Of course later we want to be escorted, yes. For cooperation between USU and several universities in Thailand. Incidentally, Mr. Martono is a USU alumni too," explained Prof. Poppy.

Dr. Ir. Martono Anggusti, SH, MM, M.Hum as the Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Thailand, who is also a USU alumnus, explained that he has duties in the fields of economy, education, and culture. The plan is to encourage student exchange programs, lecturers, research, and other initiatives between the two countries to develop each other.

"We know that both countries have their strengths and weaknesses. So we will take advantage of that to develop each other," Dr. Martono explained.

Author: Bambang Riyanto - Humas

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Photographer: Amri Simatupang - Humas