Minister Of Religion Gives Special Messages About Demographic Bonuses And The Importance Of Maintaining International Trust

The Indonesian Minister of Religion (Menag) Yaqut Cholil Qoumas led the ceremony to commemorate the 78th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence within the Ministry of Religion (Kemenag) in Jakarta, Thursday (17/08/23). (Doc. BETWEEN/HO-Ministry of Religion)

JAKARTA - The demographic bonus and the momentum of international confidence are two things specifically ordered by the Minister of Religion (Menag) of the Republic of Indonesia Yaqut Cholil Qoumas to his staff on the commemoration of the 78th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence. "As a ministry that carries out the function of education, it is the duty of the Ministry of Religion to improve the quality of Indonesian youth human resources," he said through a written statement in Jakarta, Thursday. Minister Yaqut said that the achievements of madrasah students and religious schools that have been achieved must motivate his staff to do more in preparing productive age residents who are competent in welcoming the future and global competition. He mentioned the second key to welcoming Indonesia Gold 2045 is the development of international trust, where Indonesia gets a number of international mandates, ranging from the G20 Presidency and Chairmanship in ASEAN. He emphasized that the current condition of Indonesia must be maintained, one of which is by caring for harmony and coexistence. "As a ministry that is also responsible for caring for the harmony and harmony of the people, the Ministry of Religion must be at the forefront in strengthening the spirit of tolerance and coexistence to be able to live together in Bhinneka Tunggal Ika," said the man who is familiarly called Gus Men, reported by ANTARA, Thursday, August 17. Gus added that efforts to ground the values of religious moderation must continue to be intensified, in order to continue to grow national commitment, tolerance, tolerance, anti-violence, and respect for culture and tradition. He reminded his staff of challenges in welcoming the political year. The Ministry of Religion ASN, said Gus Men, must be able to be anchored in the midst of differences in the choice of society "ASN Kemenag should be able to color the atmosphere so that elections take place in a happy atmosphere like a party that we call a Democracy Party," he said.

Minister of Religion Yaqut expressed his appreciation to religious leaders, scholars, community leaders, as well as teachers and cultural observers, for having played a major role in maintaining the harmony of the nation and helping Indonesia to progress at this time.

He invited his staff to pray for the fighters and founders of the nation who have fought and inherited independence, as well as the nation's leaders to get help and be given the ability to deliver the nation's progress. "We also pray that the younger generation of Indonesia will be given guidance, enthusiasm, and competence to continue the leadership and development of the nation in the future," he concluded.