Vice Rector of Al-Azhar University visit UIN Jakarta

Rectorate, UIN News Online – In order to strengthen the commitment between Al-Azhar University and UIN Jakarta, Vice Rector of Al-Azhar University, Muhammad Abu Zaid Al-Amir  visit UIN Jakarta on Wednesday (11/27/2019).

His visit was welcomed by the Rector of UIN Jakarta Amany Lubis, and accompanied by Vice Rector for Cooperation Andi Faisal Bakti, Also present in the meeting, Dean of the Ushuluddin Faculty Yusuf Rahman, Dean of FDI Mohammad Syairozi Dimyathi Ilyas, and head of CiC UIN Jakarta Dadi Darmadi.

During the visit, Al-Amir expressed his appreciation for the academic development that was successfully achieved by UIN Jakarta. He also hopes that UIN Jakarta can continue to collaborate with Al-Azhar University.

In Response, Rector of UIN Jakarta Amany Lubis also hoped that this visit could strengthen relations between the two universities through academic collaboration such as the student exchange program and scientific publishing.

Rector also added that many UIN Jakarta lecturers are Al-Azhar alumni, many UIN Jakarta students also continue their studies at Al-Azhar or vice versa,  Al-Azhar alumni also continue their education at UIN Jakarta.

“Hopefully this collaboration can strengthen the academic culture for both institutions,” said Rector.

On the same occasion, Al-Amir also gave high appreciation to the people of Indonesia, for being able to maintain the unity and integrity of their country.  “Living side by side in peace in the midst of a diversity of cultures and customs is a capital that must be maintained by the people of Indonesia,” he said.  (usa)