Wednesday, 23 September 2026 — President University held an Ambassador Lecture at the Theater, President University, featuring H.E. Marc Gerritsen, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and ASEAN, who delivered a lecture on “Bilateral Relations between Indonesia and the Netherlands.” The session discussed the importance of cooperation between the two countries in areas including stability, prosperity, safety, trade, food, and water.

Gerritsen highlighted the Netherlands’ long history of international trade and emphasized the importance of a rules-based international order in maintaining stability between countries. He also discussed the Netherlands’ experience in water management and agriculture, including nature-based solutions and approaches that could provide useful perspectives for Indonesia’s efforts in water management and food self-sufficiency.

“We see Indonesia as a strong partner with great potential for further cooperation. We want to work together not only to support economic development, but also to promote greater safety and stability,” Gerritsen said. He emphasized Indonesia’s strategic role in international trade and the importance of cooperation in maintaining regional and global stability. The session gave students an opportunity to learn directly from a diplomatic representative about Indonesia-Netherlands relations and the role of international cooperation in addressing shared challenges.