"The NKRI is an agreement of the founders of the nation, with Pancasila as the basis. Hence, we should not bring any other system apart from the Republic of Indonesia. No one should think of changing the Republic of Indonesia since the NKRI is the final form of the state," Amin noted in his remarks from the vice president's official residence in Jakarta, Friday, on the occasion of the 58th Dies Natalis celebration of Mataram University.
Amin emphasized that Pancasila and NKRI are the national agreement that should be guarded by all Indonesians.
On various occasions as speaker at universities, Amin has reiterated the significance of instilling a spirit of nationalism among students. The vice president believes that harboring a spirit of nationalism can guarantee unity amid plurality of the Indonesian nation.
"Also instill a sense of nationalism among all our students. This is important since Indonesia is a pluralistic nation that has various ethnicities, religions, and races," Amin noted.
Furthermore, character building, morality, tolerance, and social sensitivity are important parameters for the young generation of the nation today.
Amin stressed on the importance of always instilling values of morality, tolerance, and social sensitivity as well as focusing on character building in students, so that they become intellectuals, who not only possess knowledge but also uphold morality and have social respect.
"I always say that the world will not be better due to the scores of smart people, but the world will be better because of good morality and social cohesion," the vice president affirmed. Related news: NKRI integrity must be placed in most important position: President
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