Union Education and Skill Development Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday held a series of meetings with his counterparts from Indonesia and Australia, besides a one-on-one meeting with Stefania Giannini, ADG, UNESCO in Bali, on furthering the Education 2030 agenda.
He also discussed UNESCO’s support for promoting language-based education and for the upcoming G20 under India’s presidency. Dharmendra Pradhan also held a bilateral meeting with Nadiem Anwar Makarim, Minister of Education in Bali. The Ministers had fruitful discussions on further expanding the academic and skill development partnerships and also realising the full potential of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Indonesia and India. Both the leaders explored opportunities for collaborations in education and skills training, especially in the areas of curriculum design, student exchange, and research.
Later, Pradhan congratulated Nadeim and Indonesia for organising a successful EdWG and Education Ministers’ Meeting under the G20 framework. Pradhan also appreciated his support for India and his keenness to collaborate with the education and skill sectors of India.