Muhammadiyah explores international partnerships with Qatar and Kuwait

The Muhammadiyah Central Board is actively pursuing several international cooperation initiatives to expand its influence in education, health, and religious training. In Jakarta, leadership met with a delegation from Qatar’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs to discuss Arabic language education, Islamic literature publishing, and the training of imams and muezzins.

Additionally, Muhammadiyah is exploring a partnership with the Kuwaiti Embassy to strengthen ties in education, da'wah, and humanitarian sectors. A key proposal involves the potential construction of a hospital in Bekasi, supported by land provided by Muhammadiyah, which received a positive response from the Kuwaiti Ambassador.

Domestically, Muhammadiyah leaders continue to emphasize the organization’s role in national unity through the principle of 'wasathiyah' (moderation). Meanwhile, leadership has voiced concerns regarding the potential political and constitutional implications of allowing a concert by Andrea Bocelli in Indonesia, citing his perceived political stances.