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| M. Mufti Rakadia, A Personal Secretary of the Indonesian Embassy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan in a lecture series at UMM. (Foto: Nelda Jurnalis Humas) |
Currently, establishing relations with countries is considered easier because of the technology that allows interaction even though they are far apart. This was conveyed by M. Mufti Rakadia, Private Secretary of the Indonesian Embassy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan in a lecture series. The event, which was held on November 2, 2022, was the initiation of the Center for Asian Studies at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM).
Interestingly, Mufti, as he is usually called, also has the ability to master nine foreign languages. Among them, Japanese, Korean, English, Russian and a number of others. He also explained in front of hundreds of students about how to improve and build relationships with people from various countries. One of them is by not being stuck in a comfort zone. In this way, humans can learn many things.
“Friends must also have a high tolerance spirit so that they can appreciate the slightest differences. Although trivial, but in fact tolerance can create world peace. Not only at the government level but also for the people," he said.
Mufti also considered that language is a strategic factor in establishing relations at the global level. That way, communication between countries can be much easier and smoother. According to him, in expanding relations, learning a common language is not enough. Must dare to take the opportunity to master languages that are not common. He believes that language is the key to open Indonesia's relations with many countries on various continents.
He also had time to give tips on how he could master many languages. Starting with learning music, that is by understanding the lyrics. Then also try to find out more about the culture of the country concerned because culture and language are closely related.
“Learning a language is also not required to be perfect. No need to be afraid of being made fun of. They will feel proud because there are foreigners who want to learn the mother tongue of the relevant country,” said Mufti.
The lecture series is the 12th event since last September and will continue until December. Every week, this agenda presents a series of international speakers to provide new knowledge to students. Starting from the staff of the Indonesian Embassy, professors from South Korea, and others. (cdr/nel/wil)
