President Jokowi observes rehearsal for commemorating seconds of the proclamation of Indonesian independence

Jakarta, The Indonesia Post – In the next few days the Indonesian Nation will commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence. Certainly, a different nuance when compared to the commemoration of previous years. This time, the Indonesian people will celebrate the commemoration in an atmosphere of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Although the Covid-19 pandemic is not yet known when it will end, President Joko Widodo with his enthusiasm and hope today reviewed the rehearsal for the Commemoration Ceremony of the Seconds of the Proclamation of Independence of the Republic of Indonesia at the courtyard of the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Thursday (13/8/2020). The Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia will enter its 75th anniversary on 17 August.

As we all know, the covid-19 pandemic has disrupted and had a tremendous impact on the joints of economic life and social relations in 215 affected countries, including Indonesia.

Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence, in the midst of a hard struggle to face the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, President Jokowi believes that the impact of the pandemic can be used as momentum by taking advantage of golden opportunities, especially by rising and integrating steps in repositioning strategies and ensuring all action plans for a Healthy Indonesia, Indonesia Work, and Indonesia Tumbuh delivered to the lowest level of society.

The President also said that the Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence should also be used as a place to learn from the spirit and examples of the nation’s founders, who have inherited the spirit of togetherness, mutual cooperation, perseverance in fighting, toughness, and proven adaptability in achieving goals. independence, as well as efforts to build independence in achieving a better life amid the limitations and obstacles faced.

“All of this can be the nation’s capital in accelerating the awakening for an advanced Indonesia.” said the President as quoted from setneg.go.id.

“Now with the long journey of Indonesian independence, the spirit rises for a better future in reaching an advanced Indonesia, it must be able to become a shared vision that underlies every area of ​​the steps and actions of all stakeholders in overcoming all obstacles and challenges of sustainable development, especially amid global conditions. which is still less profitable due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ” closed the president. (ray/bbs)