Thus, we can create various development innovations to realize a peaceful and prosperous urban society.
Jayapura, Papua (ANTARA) - Religious Affairs Deputy Minister Zainud Tauhid Sa'adi has praised the Jayapura city government for maintaining the unity of the local community as well as providing a communication platform for religious, educational, traditional, and women leaders.

"Jayapura city, as a city of faith and modernity, is a valuable investment, which we should be grateful for," he remarked while inaugurating the Harmony Award Monument in South Jayapura Sub-district here on Tuesday.

He recalled that the city received the Harmony Award from the Religious Affairs Ministry on January 3, 2021.

Still, it is expected that the local people and the government will continue to strengthen their joint commitment to bolstering the spirit of harmony as well as the growth of the city for the glory of God, the deputy minister said.

He said he hoped that the commitment can actually be realized by developing the city in a conducive and orderly manner.

"Thus, we can create various development innovations to realize a peaceful and prosperous urban society," he added.

Sa'adi appealed to all regions of Indonesia to emulate the attempts made by the Jayapura city government for achieving harmony in society since harmonious conditions can prevent various negative impacts of the development of science and technology in terms of the social aspect.

He said he expects that instead, the community will optimize science and technology to capture business opportunities, improve spiritual and educational literacy, as well as promote the results of the development programs in their respective regions.

Meanwhile, acting Mayor of Jayapura City Frans Pekey said that the Harmony Award Monument is not a mere building as it will always remind the people in the region about the importance of religious tolerance.

"Thus, it (the monument) will be able to ignite people’s spirit to continue to maintain the harmony of inter-religious relations," he added.

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