Bursa Uludağ University hosted the 17th PPI Dunia 2025 International Symposium, bringing together Indonesian student communities from 41 countries under the theme: “Weaving the Journey Toward Golden Indonesia 2045: Collaboration, Innovation, and Diplomacy for National Resilience in an Era of Global Change.”

Held at the Prof. Dr. Mete Cengiz Cultural Center, the event welcomed distinguished guests including BUU Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Zekeriyya Arı, Consul General of Indonesia in Istanbul Darianto Harsono, Speaker of Indonesia’s People’s Consultative Assembly H. Ahmad Muzani, the King of Solo, Indonesian Military Attaché Ari Maryadi, UNU Rector Widya Prijahita, and many others.

BUU Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Arı highlighted the event as a symbol of strong ties between two brotherly nations, stressing the significance of identity and shared values. He noted that despite geographical distance, the spiritual bond between Türkiye and Indonesia remains strong.

In his opening remarks, Consul General Harsono emphasized the importance of uniting diverse paths toward the common goal of “Golden Indonesia 2045,” describing the symposium as both a platform for dialogue and a space to connect ideas and dreams.

The three-day symposium not only fosters a spirit of cooperation for Indonesia’s development but also commemorates the 75th anniversary of Türkiye-Indonesia diplomatic relations through the publication of academic papers and joint forums.

The symposium highlights Bursa Uludağ University’s ongoing efforts in internationalization and its steadily developing academic ties with Indonesia. With four MoUs signed to date, cooperation with Indonesian institutions is taking shape through concrete academic and cultural engagements. Hosting such events provides valuable opportunities to deepen mutual understanding and explore new areas of collaboration.