Mahfud MD: Success Of PON And Peparnas Is Real Evidence That Papua Is Safe And Peaceful

JAYAPURA - Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs (Menko Polhukam), Mahfud MD, said the success of the XX National Sports Week (PON) and the XVI National Paralympic Week (Peparnas) in Papua is proof that the Earth of Cenderawasih is safe and peaceful.

"This is proof for all of us that Papua and Indonesia are already very united in their spirit and goals as well as a sense of fate and shared responsibility," Mahfud said at a press conference in Jayapura, quoted by Antara, Friday, November 12.

"Before the implementation of PON and Peparnas. Many were noted. Now, everyone knows that Papua, like other regions, can live safely, comfortably and calmly," he added.

Mahfud MD gave his appreciation to the committee and in coordination with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, TNI-Polri, local governments and institutional ministries.

"I express my gratitude and congratulations on the successful implementation of PON and Peparnas in Papua Province that we have gone through together. With this success, it shows that Papua is one of the national sports strengths that puts forward solidarity and unity and integrity," said Mahfud.

Mahfud also said that Papua has potential seed athletes. Proven by Papua successfully ranked in the top four in PON. Even so in Peparnas, the host was able to talk a lot about the medals achieved by the athletes.

The success of organizing the four-yearly sporting event is also clear evidence that all elements of society in Papua can properly organize various national level sports competitions in the future.

"So, the motto that continues to be echoed "Torang Bisa" is actually implemented in the successful implementation of PON and Peparnas," concluded Mahfud MD.