"TNI`s reform agenda has been completed. Since 1998, TNI has consistently and seriously conducted internal reforms. I thank all TNI members who have completed TNI`s long reform process," Yudhoyono said.Jakarta (ANTARA News) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said the Indonesian military, the TNI, must be able to adjust and display the results of its internal reforms during next year's general elections.
"We will again hold legislative and presidential elections. Reform results must be shown in the general elections next year. Make sure that TNI`s stance is parallel with that of the state," he said during his address at the commemoration of the 68th anniversary of TNI here on Saturday.
He noted that reform efforts that have been carried out since 1998 have shown significant results.
"TNI`s reform agenda has been completed. Since 1998, TNI has consistently and seriously conducted internal reforms. I thank all TNI members who have completed TNI`s long reform process," he said.
President Yudhoyono added that the results of TNI reforms must be realized in various aspects of statehood and nationhood, including the legislative and presidential elections.
"Based on that, I instruct you to keep increasing your service and where ever you are assigned you must maintain unity and solidarity, as well as unity with the people. Stick to "Sapta Marga" (TNI`s principles) and the soldiers` oath and be the people`s soldiers and fighters who are loved by the people," he said.(*)
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