"It means we are emulating the values of freedom fighters, who are willing to sacrifice and work together to achieve the goal of an independent Indonesia at that time,"
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Minister of Finance Suahasil Nazara called on all levels of the Finance Ministry to emulate the values of the struggle of the heroes in the path to creating a prosperous Indonesia.

Nazara made the call while leading the 74th Heroes Day Commemoration Ceremony themed, “I am a Hero of the Present,” at the Dhanapala Building, the Ministry of Finance in Jakarta on Monday.

"It means we are emulating the values of freedom fighters, who are willing to sacrifice and work together to achieve the goal of an independent Indonesia at that time," he stated.

Nazara drew attention of the Ministry of Finance to emulate the courage and enthusiasm in fighting for ideals and the synergy and cooperation to maintain these ideals from the events of 74 years ago.

"Thereafter, the sacrifice to achieve goals by giving up soul, body, and material," he stated.

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He affirmed that the Ministry of Finance can instill these values in accordance with their fields specifically as a management agency of the state’s finances through four ways.

"Improving knowledge competence, increasing work methods, serving and working sincerely, as well as maintaining integrity," he remarked.

The deputy minister also reminded the Ministry of Finance to not be divided and to continue to unite in realizing various visions and missions to realize a prosperous Indonesia through effective management of the state budget (APBN).

"Be a binding agent of the Republic of Indonesia by ensuring the state budget and managing state finances as the main tool to realize an advanced Indonesia," he added.

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Translator: Astrid, Azis Kurmala
Editor: Yuni Arisandy Sinaga
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