Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto made a joke regarding the development of projects from the era of the 7th President Joko Widodo. (Jokowi). Prabowo said that he often inaugurates projects that were initiated during Jokowi’s administration.
The joke was made by Prabowo during the inauguration of the silaturahim tunnel on Thursday (12/12/2024). The project initiated during the Jokowi era is known to be a tunnel connecting Istiqlal Mosque and the Cathedral Church. “Thank you to all the figures who succeeded in realizing this symbol, which should have actually been inaugurated by Mr. Joko Widodo.” “I just got the easy part, many people did the work,” said Prabowo on-site.
Prabowo even joked that Jokowi is currently watching the inauguration of the tunnel from the screen. He thanked the Jokowi government for their hard work in starting the construction of the silaturahim tunnel. “Well, that’s called destiny. Maybe Pak Joko Widodo is watching this.” “Mr. Jokowi, I apologize, I will inaugurate it,” said Prabowo.
Silaturahim Tunnel Symbol of Unity
Prabowo spoke about unity during the inauguration of the silaturahim tunnel. Prabowo said that this tunnel is a symbol of interfaith harmony. “Today, I am very happy to attend this event, the inauguration of the silaturahim tunnel between Istiqlal Mosque and the Cathedral Church.” “This is a symbol of interfaith harmony,” said Prabowo.
According to Prabowo, the differences that Indonesia possesses are very commendable and unique. He said Indonesia is one of the most diverse countries in the world.
“What makes our nation have a very unique and very proud characteristic is that it is a nation full of differences, a nation that is different in religion, different in ethnicity, different in ethnic groups, different in race, different in regional languages, different in customs, but can unite and live in harmony because it has the same aspiration, which is to achieve a future that can bring happiness to all the people of Indonesia,” he said.
Prabowo explained that Indonesia has 714 ethnic groups and ethnic communities. Prabowo emphasized that differences should not become dividing barriers. “Differences should not become dividing barriers; differences are actually our wealth,” he said.
Prabowo Emphasizes Differences Should Not Cause Division
Prabowo explained that differences should provide energy and strength. He stated that differences should not become a source of division.
“Differences give us the energy of strength; differences should not become a source of division,” said Prabowo.
Prabowo invites all citizens to emulate the tolerance demonstrated by the nation’s leaders and founding figures. Moreover, according to Prabowo, the Indonesian nation must also learn empathy, live in unity, and harmony. “The leadership of our national figures and founders shows the right direction, we learn tolerance, we learn empathy, and we learn to live in unity and harmony,” said Prabowo.
In the moment of the inauguration of the silaturahim tunnel, Prabowo reminded that the religious harmony that has been established must be maintained forever. Moreover, this harmony has existed for hundreds of years. “I think as a very important symbol, inter-religious harmony is an absolute requirement for Indonesia as a nation and state.” “We have lived together for hundreds of years in harmony and peace, and we must maintain this for the future,” he said. “Hundreds of ethnic groups and different ethnicities, but all the people have been building this nation and country for years,” he continued.
Prabowo emphasized that all races, religions, and ethnic groups have a stake in Indonesia. Therefore, he emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and mutual protection among each other. “All tribes, all religions, all ethnic groups, all races have ‘shares’ in this republic, shares paid for with blood, sweat, and tears,” he said.
Prabowo emphasized that by maintaining peace, harmony, and mutual assistance, Indonesia will become a rising and happy nation. He emphasized that this message was conveyed during the inauguration of the silaturahim tunnel.
“I think that is the message from this event, we maintain peace, we maintain harmony, we help each other, we support each other, we protect each other, our nation will succeed, will rise, and will be happy,” concluded Prabowo.
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