By working together, we will be able to face the challenges.Jakarta (ANTARA) - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has urged all Indonesians to imbibe the same spirit of unity that was shown by the national heroes to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic.
He made the remarks in a video released by the National Police's public relations division, which featured him and Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Air Chief Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto to mark the 76th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia here on Tuesday.
On this Independence Day, Indonesia is still struggling to overcome the pandemic and recover the national economy, the police chief noted.
"By working together, we will be able to face the challenges," he stated.
Meanwhile, Tjahjanto said that independence is a gift from God to the Indonesian people achieved through struggle and sacrifice.
"Happy 76th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia. Resilient Indonesia, Advancing Indonesia," said Tjahjanto and Prabowo in unison.
According to the head of the Public Information Bureau of the National Police, Brigadier General Rusdi Hartono, there was no special celebration held to mark the day at the Indonesian National Police Headquarters.
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He informed that Home Minister Tito Karnavian had instructed the institution to conduct a virtual commemoration by adjusting to the ceremony held at the Merdeka Palace.
Furthermore, the minister had asked all regional heads across Indonesia to celebrate the national day in a simple manner, he informed. Karnavian also issued a circular requesting the number of those attending commemorative events to 30 people.
Like last year, the commemoration ceremony of the Indonesian Independence Proclamation was held at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta under strict health protocols.
The Police chief and TNI commander along with several other state officials attended the ceremony.
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Translator: Laily Rahmawaty, Uyu Liman
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