Jakarta (ANTARA News) - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has called on women in the military and police to maintain the spirit of Raden Ajeng Kartini in offering their services to the nation.

"The spirit to fight for justice, national progress, and the interest of the Indonesian people above personal or group interest," President Jokowi noted during a roll-call of military and police women personnel to observe Kartini Day at the National Monument (Monas) square, here, Wednesday.

The corps of military and policewomen must always uphold the state ideology of Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution within the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia and Bhineka Tunggal Ika, Unity in Diversity.

"All of you are the country's expression of love for the people. You are role models for our progress. Never get tired of loving the country. Demonstrate the face of love for the Motherland to Indonesians," President Jokowi remarked.

The head of state lauded the women officers for building close ties with the public owing to their friendly, polite, and respectful services.

Reporter: Bayu Prasetyo
Editor: Bambang Purwanto
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