Indonesia, April 28 -- The Mataram City Government, West Nusa Tenggara, is exploring a strategic partnership with New Orleans, through the University of New Orleans (UNO), on disaster management.

Head of the Mataram Regional Research and Innovation Agency, I Nyoman Swandiasa, said here on Tuesday that the cooperation aims to elevate Mataram into a globally recognized city, in line with West Nusa Tenggara's vision of gaining international recognition.

"Mataram is considered an important prototype that must be developed further as the face of the province," Swandiasa said.

He made the statement after a meeting between Mataram city officials and The Beach at UNO Vice President Safin Khan, who was on a return visit to the city.

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