This is the time to unite, revive, and grow
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Commemoration of Youth Pledge Day marks victory for the young generation, Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Nadiem Anwar Makarim stated during the Youth Pledge Day event observed here on Thursday.

Youth Pledge Day commemorates the declaration made by young Indonesian nationalists during the Second Youth Congress on October 28, 1928.

"Youth Pledge Day is a day of victory for us all. This is the day where we, as the Indonesian youth generation, take a leap together in tandem," he affirmed.

Dressed in Melayu indigenous clothing, the minister noted that it is now time for the younger generation to move forward together, not just to catch up but also to enter an age replete with challenges and limitations.

"Now is the time, so do not look back again. There is only way, forward. The only way is to move together. We have to take a leap now," he stated.

"This is the time to unite, revive, and grow," he affirmed.

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Makarim believes that Indonesia's future lies in the hands of youth, adding that Indonesia can shine through as an example and could liberate future generations to study and innovate.

He encouraged the younger generation to participate in the fight to achieve independence in various fields.

"Diversity is not an excuse to move back but to move forward with the youth. My age is not too disparate," the minister noted.

"I believe that with future challenges, I can become better for this country in order to fulfill the nation's aspirations through positive efforts and collaboration," he stated.

Makarim called for maintaining unity for a resilient Indonesia.

"Let us maintain our spirit as we march forward to realize Study Freedom for Indonesia's youth," he added. (
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Translator: Indriani, Fadhli Ruhman
Editor: Suharto
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