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Hiroshima University Awards Honorary Doctorate Degree to H.E. Mr. Muhammad Jusuf Kalla, the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia

On February 21st, we honored the presence of H.E.Mr. Muhammad Jusuf Kalla, the 12th Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia to HU Higashi-Hiroshima Campus for the Honorary Doctorate Award Ceremony and the Commemorative Lecture.

The Honorary Doctorate Award Ceremony and the Commemorative Lecture was attended by H.E. Mr. Arifin Tasrif, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia. There were also guests from Indonesia, Indonesian students in HU and faculty members, with a total of approximately 100 participants filling the venue.

H.E. Mr. Muhammad Jusuf Kalla was the CEO of NV Hadji Kalla (now widely known as the Kalla Group), the Minister of Trade and Industry, the 10th Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia before serving as the 12th Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia since 2014. He is awarded the Honorary Doctorate Degree in recognition for his notable role in ending the conflict in Indonesia as well as for his contribution in promoting peace activities.

Also, we received great cooperation from Mr. Kalla when we held the briefing of the Department of Integrated Global Studies at the School of Integrated Arts and Sciences in Sulawesi, Mr. Kalla’s hometown.

HU President Ochi stated that Mr. Kalla’s achievements completely align with “The Pursuit of Peace”, one of the HU guiding principles. He also expressed his hope that Mr. Kalla will help support HU’s globalization with his rich experiences and wide vision.

Vice President, H.E. Mr. Muhammad Jusuf Kalla (left) receiving the Honorary Doctorate Degree from President Ochi.
 

After the Awarding Ceremony, Mr. Kalla gave the Commemorative Lecture titled “The Incompatibility between Conflicts and Civilizations” emphasizing that “Only peace is able to develop human civilization”.

At the Commemorative Lecture

Vice President Mr. Kalla Surrounded by Indonesian Students in HU

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