I am upbeat that the ideas of our nation to have Indonesia's golden generation in 2030 would also be achieved with the role of works of art
Jakarta (ANTARA) - State-owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir is optimistic that the ideas of Indonesia's golden generation in 2030 would be realized, including through the role of works of art.

The minister echoed his aspirations on his Instagram account @erickthohir, Thursday.

"I am upbeat that the ideas of our nation to have Indonesia's golden generation in 2030 would also be achieved with the role of works of art," Thohir expounded.

The minister later affirmed, by 2045 Indonesia would become an influential nation in the world in the fields of art and creativity in 2045.

"It is important for us to live this dream. We will start today by making the best use of the time we have. With all our heart, joint work is the proof of consistency," he added.

Thohir also lauded the Artjog exhibition in Yogyakarta and the artists that always preserved the Indonesian civilization.

"As a personal art connoisseur, I thank Artjog and the artists, who always maintain the noble Indonesian civilization, through a high-standard barometer that gauges the outpouring of ideas in nicks, sculptures, installations, and other mediums, which is very inspiring. Thank you to all heroes that guard this nation's civilization. Indonesia is strong. Indonesia is growing," Thohir remarked.

Earlier, Minister Thohir had ensured that SOE companies could become an ecosystem for improving the economy of creative workers, so that they could open up broader opportunities for improving the economy of creative workers.

The young generation's creativity continues to flow amid the COVID-19 pandemic that demonstrates the spirit to move forward and adapt to all conditions.

To this end, the SEO Ministry and SEO companies must prepare to act as catalysts as well as provide a sustainable ecosystem to support the businesses of future creative workers, so that the economic impact of the arts sector is constantly felt.

According to Thohir, the results of Artjog and this young generation's creative art exhibition demonstrate that Indonesia can lead to become a pop culture country. The wealth of potential and creativity of these young people must be accompanied by understanding and convenience for them to be able to develop.

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