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Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor Leste, Peter MacArthur said education in Indonesia prioritizes diversity and counters inequality. This was conveyed by the Ambassador at the 152nd celebration of Canada National Day, in Jakarta, Monday (1/7). In his speech he said, in the past 3 years, he enjoyed being a speaker at various universities.

“Seeing such educational institutions standing up for diversity and everyone’s inclusion regardless of religion or ethnicity or gender or anything else reminds us of the role learning plays here, in Canada and elsewhere in reducing inequality, thereby, increasing prosperity and happiness. President Jokowi’s new focus is on technical and vocational education. Prime Minister Trudeau, who is also Minister of Youth, is a former teacher himself. Both are “HeForShe” champions for gender equality,” said Ambassador Mac Arthur.

He sees educational institutions defending the diversity and inclusion of everyone regardless of religion or ethnicity or gender. In addition to highlighting education in Indonesia, in his speech Ambassador MacArthur also highlighted the progress of the two developing countries. Last year bilateral trade between Indonesia and Canada rose 24 percent to 4 billion US Dollars. Tourism visits also rose by two digits. Furthermore, the Ambassador highlighted the commitment of the two countries to fulfill all obligations of the Paris Accord to slow down climate change by protecting forests, peatlands and mangroves. (VOI/SEKAR)