The President of the French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron,

The President of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Prabowo Subianto,

Recalling that, since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1950, France and Indonesia have built a close and mutually beneficial partnership;

Emphasizing the growing intensity and diversification of their cooperation in education, higher education and research since the Cultural and Technical Cooperation Agreement signed on 20 September 1969, the Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership adopted on 1 July 2011, the Action Plan for Strengthening the Strategic Partnership for the period 2022–2027 adopted on 24 November 2021, and the Joint Declaration “Horizon 2050” adopted on 28 May 2025;

Reaffirming the importance they attach to the France–Indonesia Year of Innovation 2026 as a flagship initiative and a structuring instrument for cooperation in knowledge and human development, as well as a means of fostering a forward-looking and mutually beneficial partnership in technological advancement and future industries;

Convinced that knowledge and science constitute the most effective response to the challenges of our time;

Hereby adopt this Declaration establishing a common strategy for education, research and mobility.

Objectives

1. France and Indonesia recognize the central role of inclusive, equitable and high-quality education, the diversity of knowledge systems, and open and ethical scientific research grounded in academic excellence and the promotion of information integrity in addressing major global challenges, including climate change, food security, global health, biodiversity loss, the energy transition and digital transformation.
2. France and Indonesia reaffirm their commitment to gender equality in education, notably by promoting girls’ and women’s access to STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), strengthening their participation in emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, and supporting women’s economic empowerment through education and skills development.
3. Accordingly, France and Indonesia have decided to establish a common strategy in the fields of education, research and mobility in order to structure and expand their cooperation, based on a partnership and co-contribution approach. They will also explore opportunities to extend this cooperation through South-South and triangular cooperation frameworks, enabling the sharing of knowledge and best practices with other developing countries.

An Ambitious Educational Partnership

4. Reaffirming their commitment to the Joint Action Plan on Education signed in Paris in May 2023, France and Indonesia intend to deepen cooperation in teacher training, vocational education and the promotion of multilingualism.
5. France and Indonesia reaffirm the importance of teacher training, including vocational education pathways, as a fundamental driver of educational quality. They will encourage cooperation and networking between their respective teacher-training institutions, notably the French National Institutes for Teaching and Education (INSPE) and their Indonesian counterparts, with a view to strengthening the territorial reach and impact of joint initiatives benefiting education professionals, teachers and students in both countries.
6. Recognizing the importance of education from the earliest years, both countries also commit to strengthening cooperation in early childhood education as a foundation for lifelong learning and inclusive development, involving the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE), the INSPE network, and Indonesia’s Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.
7. In the field of vocational training, both countries commit to pursuing and expanding initiatives in hospitality and culinary arts.
8. Both countries welcome the cooperation between Indonesia’s Ministries of Tourism and Higher Education and France’s Ministry of Education in establishing programmes that provide opportunities for young Indonesians to come to France for training and apprenticeships in hotels and restaurants. They agree to continue and expand this initiative, notably through co-financing arrangements.
9. They support ongoing efforts to establish a training programme for instructors in institutional catering, in support of Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals Programme (Makan Bergizi Gratis – MBG), and call for its implementation during the second half of 2026.
10. Recognizing the importance of effective communication in international cooperation, both countries will continue to promote multilingualism by supporting language training, including for civil servants, encouraging the teaching and promotion of their respective languages and cultures, and advancing joint initiatives such as language teacher training programmes.
11. France and Indonesia reaffirm the importance of cooperation in human capital development for civil servants, including training programmes, exchanges and professional development activities, notably for inspectors and school administrators.
12. Both countries welcome the ongoing cooperation between their diplomatic academies and express their interest in exploring potential collaboration with France’s National Institute of Public Service (INSP) to support talent development within public administration and government institutions.

Structured Scientific Cooperation

13. France and Indonesia underscore the long-standing nature of their cooperation in scientific research, which has progressively expanded across a wide range of disciplines.
14. Both countries are convinced that fundamental research serves society and fosters collaboration, including joint publications in peer-reviewed international journals, while ensuring fair, transparent and mutually agreed arrangements concerning intellectual property rights in accordance with applicable regulations. They commit to promoting information integrity and defending science, particularly in addressing the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
15. France and Indonesia reaffirm their commitment to strong and structured bilateral cooperation in education, scientific research and academic mobility. Particular emphasis will be placed on supporting interdisciplinary cooperation and pursuing innovative projects spanning all scientific fields.
16. Recognizing the importance of joint research initiatives, co-publications and scientific conferences, France and Indonesia reaffirm their commitment to strengthening bilateral scientific cooperation and advancing the exchange of knowledge and expertise between their countries.
17. Both countries reaffirm their support for established co-financing mechanisms aimed at attracting leading researchers in engineering, medicine, natural sciences and other mutually agreed fields. Furthermore, they emphasize that researcher mobility is fundamental to building sustainable and impactful international partnerships, including through high-level scientific visits.
18. France and Indonesia welcome the long-standing commitment of French research institutions in Indonesia, notably the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD), the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD), and the French School of Asian Studies (EFEO).
19. Both countries also take note of the Letter of Intent signed in Jakarta on 28 May 2025 between BRIN and the CNRS, as well as their cooperation in organizing the “One Health” scientific conference in November 2025.
20. The establishment of Schools of Science and the development of international research projects and laboratories between the CNRS and partners such as BRIN will constitute a major milestone in bilateral research cooperation and an important addition to existing international joint laboratories, alongside the recent launch of partnership projects in sectors such as agriculture, cocoa production and nutritional advancement.
21. Reciprocal visits by scientific leaders are encouraged as key opportunities to explore new avenues of partnership, including in tsunami early-warning systems, sustainable agroforestry and forest management, for the benefit of both societies and their environment.
22. Both countries recognize the value of strengthening maritime ties through bilateral exchanges and scientific cooperation, including the bilateral maritime dialogue and joint expeditions. These initiatives foster academic and research partnerships while promoting mutual understanding and the exploration of new opportunities.
23. In the field of health, following the One Health Summit held in Lyon from 5 to 7 April 2026, marked by Indonesia’s active participation, and in light of joint efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance, prevent zoonotic diseases, mitigate the adverse health effects of ultra-processed foods, and support Indonesia’s ongoing efforts to establish a national interministerial One Health Committee, France and Indonesia welcome collaborative initiatives involving universities, hospitals, private-sector stakeholders and philanthropic organizations, with particular emphasis on medical education.

Both countries commit to implementing the Declaration of Intent on Health signed at ministerial level on 27 May 2024, which provides for cooperation in multilateral forums and joint action in four priority areas:

• strengthening health services and healthcare systems;
• hospital cooperation, particularly in emergency medicine;
• health technologies;
• training healthcare professionals, including the promotion of French-language learning to enable Indonesian students to access medical studies and internships in French healthcare institutions;

as well as the Memorandum of Understanding on zoonotic disease preparedness, prevention, detection and response signed on 7 April 2026.

24. To foster bilateral maritime dialogue, Indonesia and France support the integration of maritime issues into education and research. In particular, both countries endorse the development of Marine Educational Areas and the organization of events designed to raise public awareness of the challenges posed by the global triple planetary crisis.
25. The energy transition constitutes another cornerstone of cooperation. Both countries commit to exploring joint research on non-fossil energy sources and technologies, revitalizing their long-standing cooperation in civilian nuclear energy—notably through the France–Indonesia Consortium for Engineering and Management (FICEM)—and strengthening scientific collaboration, academic exchanges and research partnerships.
26. Furthermore, France and Indonesia welcome the deepening of exchanges between senior officials aimed at fostering constructive dialogue and advancing academic cooperation.
27. France and Indonesia recognize the importance of collaborative efforts in archaeology, literature and history, which contribute to a deeper mutual understanding of their respective cultures and heritage.
28. In this context, both countries note the cooperation between French institutions and Indonesian universities in promoting scientific and academic exchanges and will explore future avenues for collaboration, including joint research, publications and funding mechanisms. They also highlight the successful cooperation in organizing international scientific congresses.

Enhancing Student and Academic Mobility

29. France and Indonesia will strengthen mobility programmes for students, faculty members and researchers in their respective countries, particularly in fields that are priorities for bilateral relations. This will be achieved by increasing the number of university agreements and continuing co-funded scholarship programmes.

Both countries welcome the France–LPDP scholarship programme for Master’s and Doctoral candidates. They will encourage double-degree agreements and promote academic excellence through the integration of higher education with world-class scientific research. The development of targeted agreements between LPDP and leading French institutions renowned for excellence in teaching and research will be actively encouraged.

30. The development of double-degree programmes between French and Indonesian higher education institutions is an effective lever for expanding student mobility within a robust framework of institutional cooperation. Such programmes constitute valuable instruments for fostering educational cooperation and facilitating student exchanges.

The involvement of Indonesia’s PTN-BH universities in this type of cooperation is strongly encouraged.

Both countries will mobilize their national funding and scholarship schemes to support scientific and academic exchanges.

31. France and Indonesia will also encourage the reciprocal recognition of their national language certifications—DELF and DALF for Indonesian students wishing to study in France, and BIPA for French students wishing to study in Indonesia—as evidence of language proficiency for selection into national scholarship programmes.
32. Both countries remain committed to ongoing cooperation with leading research institutes and laboratories.
33. France and Indonesia commit to enhancing bilateral student mobility at all academic levels, including through the Garuda Programme for undergraduate students, notably by supporting French-language training.

Implementation of the Joint Strategy

34. To implement this Joint Strategy on Education, Research and Mobility, France and Indonesia will foster close cooperation among their diplomatic missions, relevant ministries, research organizations, higher education institutions, and public and private stakeholders. This cooperation will notably involve the establishment of a joint coordination mechanism, the designation of focal points, and the development of an implementation roadmap with defined timelines, complementing the roadmap to be adopted under the present Strategy.
35. Both countries welcome the convening of the 14th France–Indonesia Joint Working Group on Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, to be hosted in Angers by the University of Angers and ESSCA on 1, 2 and 3 July 2026.

On this occasion, a roadmap translating the strategic orientations of this Joint Strategy into operational and concrete projects will be adopted.

36. France and Indonesia will periodically review the implementation of this Strategy through a Joint Working Group composed of representatives from their diplomatic missions, ministries, agencies and relevant institutions, as well as through annual consultations and regular bilateral exchanges.

These efforts will be supported by a structured monitoring and evaluation mechanism and by the sharing of best practices to ensure the effectiveness, sustainability and long-term impact of the Strategy.

37. Both countries will jointly promote this Strategy and showcase the outcomes of their cooperation in the fields of education, research and mobility.
38. All activities undertaken by French and Indonesian institutions pursuant to this Strategy shall be conducted in full compliance with, and subject to, the laws and regulations in force in each respective country.

Conclusion

Adopted on 28 May 2026, this Joint Strategy reflects the shared ambition of France and Indonesia to place education, research and mobility at the heart of their strategic partnership.

Grounded in the conviction that knowledge, science and human capital are the key drivers of sustainable development, innovation and international cooperation, both countries commit to strengthening institutional ties, fostering academic excellence, encouraging scientific collaboration and expanding opportunities for students, researchers, educators and public servants.

Through this ambitious framework, France and Indonesia reaffirm their determination to build a future-oriented partnership capable of addressing the major challenges of the twenty-first century while promoting shared prosperity, mutual understanding and the advancement of knowledge.