"The future of the nation is in the hands of the youth," Minister Qoumas noted in a written statement received here on Thursday.
The minister delivered his statement during the commemoration of the 93rd anniversary of the Youth Pledge made on October 28, 1928, by Indonesian youths, who vowed to have one homeland, one nation, and one language: Indonesia.
Minister Qoumas noted that the young generation in Indonesia should harbor a moderate religious understanding and practice.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs is currently striving to strengthen religious moderation including through various policies focused on the young generation, he stated.
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One of the programs to strengthen religious moderation is to create ambassadors for religious moderation, from Madrasah Aliyah students to university students.
"They are provided an understanding of religious moderation as well as the skills to create moderate content for publication," Minister Qoumas stated.
According to the minister, the result of religious moderation is harmony. Religious harmony is an important start to building the nation.
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) had earlier noted that in this current era of disruption, Indonesia's young generation should strive hard to become leaders and win global competitions.
"In a world full of disruption, it is time for our young generation to become leaders to win the competition. Leaders who master technology and who are not controlled by technology," President Jokowi remarked.
Future leaders from the young generation must be able to take the initiative but still have humanity. The youth must also continue to learn from anyone about anything, and more importantly, become leaders that are ready to contribute to the progress of Indonesia, he emphasized.
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Translator: Asep Firmansyah, Resinta S
Editor: Suharto
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