Roro Becomes The Youngest Deputy Minister Of Trade, Jerry Says He Can Get A Better Replacement

JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Trade (Wamendag) for the 2019-2024 period Jerry Sambuaga has handed over Positions (Sertijab) to Deputy Minister of Trade for the 2024-2029 period Dyah Roro Esti at the Ministry of Trade, Tuesday, October 21.

Jerry said that during his tenure as Deputy Minister of Trade in the advanced Indonesia cabinet, it was filled with many dynamics, even though all levels of the trade ministry were experienced to be able to complete the dynamics.

"I want to say that there are many joys and sorrows, many dynamics, but I want to say that three times as a Minister, I was still the Deputy Minister at that time," said Jerry after the Handover of Positions (Sertijab) which took place at the Ministry of Trade, Tuesday, October 22.

Jerry said that the current deputy minister of trade was younger than himself when he was Deputy Minister of Trade during the Jokowi administration, according to him, Dyah Roro Esti's figure could be a better replacement than himself.

"I am sure that Mrs. Wamen Esti, Mrs. Wamen Roro will become a better Deputy Minister of Trade than me. I am sure that's why she is still young now. When I was appointed as Vice Minister, she was 34 years old. Well, Mrs. Esti is 31 years old, so this is extraordinary," he said.

According to Jerry, young age is not an obstacle to a career and this is an opportunity for the younger generation to contribute to the country.

"Thank you very much, Mrs. Wamen. This means that this is something that is very proud and honorable that the younger generation is given the opportunity to be a part. In accordance with the direction of the Minister of Trade, there will be many assignments from the Deputy Minister and hopefully it will certainly be carried out properly," he concluded.