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Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi hopes that the Islamic education cooperation initiated by Indonesia and the Philippines is expected to show the true face of Islam, which is blessing for the whole world. In addition it is also expected that the cooperation can introduce the values ​​of tolerance and moderation to the younger generation in both countries. This was stated by Retno Marsudi when opening Workshop of Islamic Education of Indonesia-Philippines at Hotel Borobudur, Jakarta,Wednesday, February 14^th.

“Let me share my hopes, first through this cooperation we must promote the true face of Islam, Islam as Rahmatan Lil Alamin, blessing for the whole universe. We must show madrasah and pesantren are the past, present, and future of Islamic civilization, as places for nurturing the values and culture of tolerance, peace and moderation. Second, our cooperation must seek to promote modern and high quality Islamic education”, Retno Marsudi said.

Retno Marsudi added through Islamic education, Indonesia and the Philippines can prevent conflict and radicalism. The Workshops held on 14 and 15 February are divided into seven sessions, namely Islamic education in Indonesia, Islamic education in the Philippines, curriculum, Islamic teacher education and clerical development, parents and social community, tolerance in Islamic life, and education cooperation map. At the end of the workshop, the two countries also formulate a map on cooperation to be done by Indonesia and the Philippines. The workshop participants represent various institutions and ministries. Participants from the Philippines are represented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education and Culture, Zamboanga and the Institute of Islamic Studies. While Indonesia are from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Ministry of Research and Higher Education, Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), Nahdatul Utama (NU) and Muhammadiyah Islamic organizations, and State Islamic University (UIN). (VOI/(Rezha/AHM)