Jakarta-UK Collaboration on Transportation and Education

TheIndonesia.co - Governor of Jakarta, Pramono Anung, welcomed the United Kingdom Ambassador to Indonesia, Dominic Jermey, to the Jakarta Town Hall for a discussion on enhancing cooperation in the transportation and education sectors.

According to Antara News Agency, Pramono shared, “Today, I had the honour of hosting the British ambassador to discuss the successful collaboration between Jakarta and the United Kingdom.”

He emphasized the significant contributions from the UK to the development of transportation infrastructure in the capital city, including preparations for the introduction of electric buses and improvements to the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT) systems. He acknowledged the key role British stakeholders have played in these advancements, both through investments and technology transfers.

Turning to the education sector, Pramono highlighted that the United Kingdom remains one of the top destinations for Indonesian students, particularly those supported by scholarships from the Finance Ministry's Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP).

He expressed his administration’s strong interest in collaborating further with the British government to facilitate more Jakarta residents pursuing studies in the UK, especially to develop skills needed for the digital economy's growth.

Ambassador Jermey expressed appreciation for the meeting and reiterated the British government’s commitment to deepening its ties with Jakarta, particularly in human resource development. He also expressed hope that more UK institutions would engage in programmes aimed at improving Jakarta's workforce, while the city continues to send more students to the UK.