Indonesian Ambassador Adam Tugio, emphasized the crucial role of women’s education, especially for Muslims, during a pre-departure meeting with Pakistani delegates heading to Indonesia, the other day.
He urged the incorporation of advanced education alongside religious teachings, highlighting Indonesia’s commitment to empowering women in various Muslim nations through progressive social and economic programmes, focusing on modern education.
Ambassador Tugio voiced concerns about girls’ education in Afghanistan, highlighting the Indonesian government’s commitment by allocating scholarships specifically for Afghan girls in their educational institutions to elevate their standards to an international level.
He advocated for educational reforms in both public schools and madrassas across Muslim nations, aiming to enable them to compete with advanced countries at the forefront of science and technology.
Recognizing the inherent significance of religious scholars and leaders within the global Muslim society, Ambassador Tugio emphasized their crucial inclusion in national policy-making.
He advocated for the government’s active engagement with them to formulate policies that serve the nation’s best interests, citing family planning as a pertinent example.
Moreover, he underscored the importance of involving leaders from other faiths to foster an atmosphere of interfaith harmony.
Meanwhile, President Muhammad Israr Madani of the International Religious Council for Religious Affairs (IRCRA), leading the delegation to Indonesia, highlighted that this visit would facilitate the exchange of exemplary democratic practices, alongside addressing key concerns such as education and social cohesion within the framework of the ‘Religious Diplomacy Programme.’
