21/05/2026
๐จ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ป ๐ช๐ฒ๐น๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น
Selamat Datang di University of Southern Mindanao, Hon. Agus Trenggono, Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Davao๐ฎ๐ฉ
Students from the Department of International Relations under the Institute of Middle East and Asian Studies (IMEAS) participated in welcoming Hon. Agus Trenggono, Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Davao, together with the Indonesian delegates during their visit to the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) on May 20, 2026, held at the CASS AVR, Kabacan, Cotabato.
The visit aimed to strengthen ties between Indonesia and the Philippines through possible academic collaborations, scholarship opportunities, cultural exchange initiatives, and discussions on Indonesiaโs economic diplomacy.
Meanwhile, Ms. Umi Yanti Febriana Silalahi, Consul for Information, Social, and Cultural Affairs, shared valuable insights regarding Indonesiaโs soft power diplomacy in Mindanao and the importance of public diplomacy in promoting regional and global peace.
During the discussion, Dr. Remedios C. Kulidtod, Chairperson of the Department of International Relations, also raised possible collaborations between the institution and the Indonesian Consulate, particularly on internship opportunities and student engagement programs for International Relations students.
The participation of International Relations students in the event gave them an opportunity to witness diplomatic engagement firsthand and deepen their understanding of international cooperation and foreign relations.
Through initiatives such as this, USM continues to strengthen its connection with neighboring countries and promote global academic and cultural partnerships.
โ๏ธ: Internal Vice, Secretary General
๐ท: University of Southern Mindanao page, IR Students