"Just as Jesus Christ brought light to the world at His birth in Bethlehem, let us welcome Christmas with a new spirit to realize a peaceful, harmonious, and prosperous Indonesia," Prabowo noted in a statement through his Instagram account @presidenrepublikindonesia on Wednesday.
In a post on the official social media account of the President, Prabowo wished all Christians in Indonesia a Merry Christmas.
The president expressed hope that the peace and joy of Christmas would continue to illuminate the hearts of the people, bring new hope, and strengthen brotherhood in the nation's diversity.
The head of state also invited the public to embrace Christmas with the spirit of working toward realizing "Indonesia Emas 2045" (Golden Indonesia 2045).
"Let us welcome this blessed Christmas with a new spirit to achieve Indonesia Emas 2045," Prabowo stated.
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Editor: Arie Novarina
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