The upcoming NU Congress will be held in Lampung, Sumatra Island on December 23-26, 2021, Siradj said.
During the meeting, he also briefed the President about the results of the latest national meeting held in Jakarta on September 25-26 this year by the country's largest Muslim organization.
"The President was wondering whether it would be possible (to hold a congress) considering the current COVID-19 situation, especially in Lampung. Well, we will see, as the prerequisites include our compliance in implementing health protocols and permits from the national (COVID-19) task force and local task force," he informed.
Siradj could not confirm whether the President will attend the planned congress, which will select the next chairman of NU.
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Meanwhile, regarding candidates for the next NU chairman, he said that he had received a number of inputs to run for the chairmanship again and expressed his readiness to continue chairing the NU Executive Board.
"I haven't talked about my candidacy with the President, and (I just reported) about the plan to organize the congress, I'm asking for support for its success," he added.
Siradj has been chairman of NU for two terms: 2010-2015 and 2015-present.
During the meeting, he also lauded the implementation of COVID-19 vaccinations.
"It's successful vaccination. Indonesia is the fifth country that is successful in vaccination and is able to control the transmission of COVID-19, and particularly vaccinations for those in Islamic boarding schools. It is extraordinary. It's beyond my expectation that massive vaccination is able to go to Islamic boarding schools and (attract) kiai (Islamic scholars)," he remarked.
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