Jakarta –
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) invites all elements of the nation to close ranks in the face of the Corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic. Jokowi believes that the spirit of gotong royong inherited from the nation’s founders has always been embedded in the souls of the Indonesian people in facing trials and challenges.
“We must always remember that the independence we enjoy today is thanks to the grace of God, the almighty God. The fruit of the struggle of the martyrs and the spirit of unity and togetherness of all the children of the nation regardless of ethnicity, religion and class differences,” Jokowi said in a statement. remembrance and national prayer for 76 years of Indonesia’s independence in the Presidential Secretariat’s YouTube broadcast, Sunday (1/8/2021).
“I believe the spirit of togetherness and mutual cooperation inherited by the founding fathers of the nation will always be embedded in our souls like a blazing fire, especially when the nation and state are facing trials and challenges,” he continued.
Jokowi stressed that currently the Indonesian nation is facing a test, namely the Corona pandemic. Therefore, Jokowi invites all parties to work hand in hand in fighting this pandemic.
“Currently our country is facing a very heavy test, namely the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, I invite all elements of the nation to join hands, close ranks, work hand in hand to make physical and spiritual efforts together to face the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said. he.
In addition, Jokowi also invited to pray to Allah. He called prayer the weapon of the believer.
“As a nation of the Almighty. Prayer is the weapon of the believer, a strengthener and a healer, as a powerful force to awaken hope and optimism. Tonight the cross-religious figures gather in togetherness, together recite dhikr, recite prayers, give thanks to Allah SWT for the gift of independence for the Indonesian nation and at the same time ask for the help of God who is all -loving and all -loving so that our nation and country can be immediately free from the COVID pandemic, “he explained.
To religious figures and leaders, Jokowi Thank you for helping the government in dealing with the Corona pandemic. Such as inviting the public to comply with health protocols and participate in vaccination programs.
“And ask him that we all get a bright light to continue the journey towards advanced Indonesia. On this auspicious occasion I would like to express my deepest gratitude for the various efforts of assistance and support from the ulama, religious leaders and missionaries who always support us. invites people to always comply with health protocols. Help accelerate vaccination and guide and assist people through this difficult situation. May God the almighty open the way for all of us, bless and facilitate all our efforts and steps to achieve victory against the COVID-19 pandemic. 19,” he said.
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