The spirit of maintaining relations, collectivism, and mutual assistance should be preserved like in Bangka Belitung.
Pangkalpinang, Bangka Belitung (ANTARA) - Bangka Belitung (Babel) Islands can be a role model for other provinces in preserving the spirit of mutual assistance to confront and handle social problems, Social Affairs Minister Tri Rismaharini stated.

"The spirit of maintaining relations, collectivism, and mutual assistance should be preserved like in Bangka Belitung," the minister noted while attending the summit of the 64th National Social Solidarity Day (HKSN) here on Monday.

Rismaharini believes that the spirit of loyalty and mutual assistance is alive among the people of Bangka Belitung Islands Province.


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However, the cause for concern is the impact of global warning, as Bangka Belitung is an island province.

"Bangka Belitung should strengthen its resiliency to solve problems caused by global warming, such as ROB floods and tornadoes," she stressed.

According to Rismahirini, commemoration of the 64th HKSN, themed "Strengthening Social Solidarity for a Prosper Indonesia," could generally be interpreted as the need for solidarity to strengthen social resiliency amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

"This year, solidarity is deemed as a social capital to realize a resilient and growing Indonesia," she noted.


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"HKSN is also expected to strengthen social integration and commitment in solving collective problems for a prosperous Indonesia," she affirmed.

The summit to mark National Social Solidarity Day was held at the field of Bangka Belitung Islands Province's Governor Office. The event was held with a limited audience in compliance with the health protocols.

The event featured numerous agendas, such as the transfer of the Social Solidarity banner. The National Social Prosperity (KSN) was also held at the same location.

Earlier, the social minister urged every citizen to commemorate National Social Solidarity Day by preserving the spirit of mutual assistance.


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Translator: Aprionis, Fadhli Ruhman
Editor: Fardah Assegaf
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