Jakarta, Aug. 28 -- President Prabowo Subianto invited Nobel laureates to collaborate with Indonesian researchers and academics to strengthen the country's research ecosystem and develop scientific talent.

The invitation came as Prabowo welcomed Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta and several Nobel laureates at the State Palace on Friday, Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Head Arif Satria said.

Satria said Prabowo encouraged the laureates to work with Indonesian researchers and academics, reflecting his view that they could help strengthen the country's scientific talent.

Prabowo also expressed hope that the proposed cooperation could be implemented soon, Satria said.

Satria said BRIN had already worked wit...