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Díli, 22/10/2024 – His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Culture, Dr. José Honório, accompanied by technical staff, held an audience with a delegation from Mercu Buana University, Indonesia, at the Ministry’s office in Colmera, Díli.
The visit by the Mercu Buana delegation aimed to present a courtesy call to the Ministry and propose future cooperation initiatives between the two institutions. The proposal outlines several areas of collaboration, including scholarships for Timorese students with academic merit who wish to pursue undergraduate and master’s degrees at Mercu Buana University.
Additionally, the cooperation includes short-term training opportunities to enhance the skills of ministry staff, along with other academic programs in fields such as research and community service.
Participating in the session, alongside the Minister, were the National Director of Curriculum, Mr. Alcino Barreto; the Head of the Partnerships and Cooperation Department, Mrs. Marcelina Lihu, and her technical team; as well as the Executive Advisor of MESCC, Mr. Afonso Alves.
