"For education, we already have two MoUs. The first is between Brawijaya University and the Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC)," Parawansa said in a statement on Saturday.
The second MoU involves Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) and Arizona State University.
Under the agreement, Arizona professors will teach application design and information technology at ITS, while ITS professors will be sent to Arizona.
Parawansa also requested native English speakers from the US to teach in several flagship schools across East Java.
In the health sector, a joint conference will soon be held between Airlangga University and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), focusing on communicable disease management.
Regarding investment, Parawansa revealed that an American company plans to build a large factory in Gresik, creating many jobs for local residents.
"I strongly support all these programs, especially in education. They can be catalysts to improve human resources so East Java does not rely only on natural resources," she said.
US Consul General Chris Green welcomed the support, noting that the partnerships between the US and East Java could bring broad benefits.
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