To implement the spirit of the General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important speech atthe Central Conference on Work Relating to Neighboring Countries, and to promote in-depth collaboration in education, science and technology, and talent development with the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries, Lan Qing, Secretary of the CPC Nanjing Medical University Committee, led a delegation to Nepal and Indonesia. The visit coincided with the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Nepal and the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Chna and Indonesia.
During the visit to Nepal, Secretary Lan Qing visited the Manmohan Memorial Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu University, and its affiliated Dhulikhel Hospital.
At the Manmohan Memorial Teaching Hospital, Secretary Lan Qing met with Meng Ge, an NMU alumnus from the Class of 2004, as well as key hospital leaders. He expressed deep appreciation for the hospital’s enduring commitment to serving the elderly, the poor, and other vulnerable populations. The two sides exchanged views on potential cooperation in medical exchanges and scientific research, reaching a preliminary consensus.
At Kathmandu University, Secretary Lan Qing held in-depth discussions with Prof. Dr. Rajiv Shrestha and Prof. Dr. Manoj Humagain, President of Dhulikhel Hospital, along with other university officials. He noted that since the establishment of inter-university cooperation, the two institutions have made significant strides in medical education and scientific research. Notably, during the COVID-19 pandemic, both universities, through the NMU Nepal Alumni Association,jointly established a cross-border platform for experience sharing, enabling NMU experts to engage virtually with nearly a thousand healthcare professionals worldwide. This initiative brought China’s pandemic response strategies to the front lines and exemplified the humanitarian spirit of medicine without borders.These collaborative efforts have significantly enhanced the quality of medical education at both universities and accelerated application of research findings, laying a solid foundation for cultivating globally competent medical talent. Secretary Lan Qing commended Kathmandu University as a leading institution in the medical field, renowned for its strong academic tradition across a wide range of disciplines and its continuous pursuit of innovation, which has made important contributions to global health--earning well-deserved recognition. He emphasized that Nanjing Medical University remains committed to the principles of openness, inclusiveness, mutual learning, and mutual benefit, and actively pursues comprehensive and in-depth cooperation with universities around the world. He expressed hope that this visit would serve as a catalyst for further innovation in collaborative models and the expansion of bilateral cooperation. To this end, he proposed deepening scholar exchanges, launching joint faculty development programs, co-developing medical education curricula, and advancing student exchange initiatives, contributing collective wisdom and strength to the advancement of global healthcare and the well-being of humanity.
During the visit, the two universities renewed their memorandum of understanding and visited Dhulikhel Hospital, the affiliated hospital of Kathmandu University, where they held discussions on collaborative research, clinical technology exchange, and the development of teaching hospital infrastructure.
In Indonesia, Secretary Lan Qing visited the Ministry of Health, Republic Indonesia, Royal Prima University, and its affiliated hospital.
At the Ministry of Health, Republic Indonesia, Secretary Lan Qingengaged in in-depth discussions with Vice Minister, Professor Dante Saksono Harbuwono and Mr. Aristo Setiawidjaja, Technical Advisor for Health Services Transformation (at the vice-ministerial level), along with other senior officials. Professor Dante expressed his gratitude to NMU and its First Affiliated Hospital for their valuable support in training clinical physicians for the Indonesia government. He expressed hope thatNMU would continue to provide expertise and assistance in areas including medical talent development, smart pathology initiatives, multidisciplinary oncology consultations, and clinical research.
Secretary Lan Qinghighlighted that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Indonesia. Over the past seven and a half decades, the bilateral relationship has steadily deepenedon the basis of mutual trust and benefit, serving as a model for cooperation among Global South countries. The increasingly close collaboration in areas such as healthcare and biotechnology exemplifies the shared commitment to building a global community of shared future.
Secretary Lan Qing affirmed that NMU and its affiliated hospitals will remain committed to the principles of high-quality BRI cooperation and expressed a willingness to further expand partnerships with the Indonesian government, universities, research institutions, and civil society organizations. He emphasized the importance of advancing diversified forms of collaboration in the health sector--including talent development, academic exchange, medical outreach, joint research, and international healthcare services--while jointly exploring new models for “Healthy Global South” cooperation.
During his visit to Royal Prima University in Indonesia, Secretary Lan Qing engaged in in-depth discussions with President Prof. Chrismis Novalinda Ginting and other senior faculty members on key topics such as talent development, faculty-student exchanges, the development of overseas clinical teaching bases, and the optimization of medical educationmanagement systems.
Secretary Lan Qing noted that Royal Prima Hospital is NMU’s first overseas teaching hospital and that bothinstitutions have enjoyeda long-standing and amicablepartnership. Royal Prima University and its affiliated hospitals have consistently provided strong support forthe training and clinical practice of NMU’s international students. These collaborative endeavors reflect the two institutions’ shared commitment toexcellence in medical education, talent development, and scientific innovation.Secretary Lan Qing commended Royal Prima University as one of Indonesia’s premier institutions of higher learning, with a solid academic foundation and remarkable achievements, particularly in various medical disciplines. He expressed the hope that the two universities would further deepen their collaboration by expanding its scope and enriching its content. He proposed strengthening faculty and student exchanges, jointly developing training programs, and establishing credit recognition mechanisms to offer students broader opportunities for academic and professional advancement. He also looked forward to Royal Prima University providing clinical internship placements in Indonesia for senior MBBS students from NMU.
During the visit, the two institutions renewed the inter-university cooperation memorandum of understanding as well as the memorandum on the joint operation of the overseas teaching hospital. Delegation members Han Chunhong, Director of the Academic Affairs Office of NMU, and Li Qingguo, President of the Second Affiliated Hospital, were invited to deliver keynote lectures titled “Reflections on the Reform and Development of Medical Education” and “Current Status and Specialized Techniques of NMU’s Second Affiliated Hospital”, respectively. Their presentations were warmly received by the students of Royal Prima University.
During his visit to Indonesia, Secretary Lan Qing paid a visit to the Chinese Consulate General in Medan (Indonesia), where he briefed Consul General Zhang Min on NMU’s collaboration with the Indonesian government and Royal Prima University. Consul General Zhang noted that strengthening exchanges between Chinese and Indonesian universities and advancing sister hospital partnerships are key consensuses reached by the two heads of state. He commended NMU for taking a leading role among Chinese universities in establishing overseas teaching hospitals and highlighted the fruitful outcomes of its collaboration with Royal Prima University. He expressed hope that, building on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Indonesia, the two institutions would further enhance friendly exchanges and practical cooperation, contributing to new progress in bilateral collaboration in the field of healthcare.
During the visit, Secretary Lan Qing also attended the inauguration of the new leadership of the NMU Nepal Alumni Association and the founding ceremony of the NMU Indonesia Alumni Association. He shared recent developments and achievements of the university with the alumni. The alumni expressed great pride in the progress of their alma mater and extended their heartfelt best wishes for its continued success.
Accompanying the delegation were representatives from the CPC NMU Committee Office, the Scientific and Technology Office, the Teaching AffairsOffice , the School of International Education, and the affiliated hospitals of NMU.
(Written by Zhao Yilan; Photos provided by delegation members; Reviewed by Ha Weichao and Chen Yun; Translated by Zhang Bei)
