US Vice President Praises Indonesia's Islamic Tradition Of Being Able To Inspire The World In Today's Memory, 20 Aprl 2017

JAKARTA Memories of today, eight years ago, April 20, 2017, the Vice President (Vice Vice President) of the United States (US), Mike Pence emphasized that Indonesia's Islamic tradition has inspired the world. This inspiration can be seen from how Muslims appreciate diversity.

Previously, Mike was on tour of Asian countries. The tour aims to improve the bilateral relationship between the US and Asian countries. Indonesia gets a visit. Mike's visit talked a lot about investment and world peace.

The high-ranking tour of the United States (US) to Asian country is a big thing. If they visit then it will certainly be news everywhere. Take for example Mike Pence's visit to Asian countries in April 2017.

The US vice president plans to visit South Korea, Japan, and Indonesia. The visit provoked the curiosity of the domestic and foreign mass media. Efforts to maintain bilateral relations are indeed the main focus.

Another agenda is no less interesting to report. This condition was seen when Mike visited Indonesia on April 20, 2017. Mike is considered to have brought US commitment to build bilateral relations between the world and the country. He also wants to show the closeness of the US to Indonesian Muslims.

Mike was also treated by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) at the Merdeka Palace. Mike was also given the opportunity to visit the Istiqlal Mosque. Something that makes Mike feel special. He considers Indonesia as a country with the majority embracing Islam cannot be underestimated.

Mike considered Indonesia to be able to help the world to fight the business of terrorism. Mike also discussed anti-terrorism matters as a form of cooperation between the two countries. This condition is because terror attacks are getting higher. Take for example various terrorist attacks in Paris, France.

"This is just an up-to-date reminder that terrorism can strike anytime and anywhere. The Indonesian people and the people of the United States know exactly this. As President Trump said yesterday in the midst of all crimes, I quote: we must be strong and we must be vigilant."

"Today the people of Paris have the right to receive condolences and prayers from us and the French people are in our hearts today. And the Indonesian people can be sure after the latest attacks that we will not abandon efforts to end terrorism and the threats they present to the people of the two countries. I pledged to continue working against terrorism in the midst of this period of uncertainty," said Mike as quoted by the BBC Indonesia website, April 20, 2017.

Mike considers the presence of terrorism as a form of group that cannot respect diversity. This condition amazed Mike by the Islamic tradition in Indonesia. He considers Islamic traditions in the archipelago to be different from other countries.

The Indonesian Islamic tradition is actually able to appear moderate. His people are able to accept diversity and live with him. In fact, it became a great power and became a characteristic of Indonesia. Mike considers that this power actually makes Indonesian Islamic traditions inspire the world.

"As a country with the largest Muslim population in the world, Indonesia's modern Islamic tradition inspires the world. In your country and mine, there are various religions that give us hope for a brighter future and we are very grateful to Indonesia for providing this inspiration to the world."

"Later, I will humblely have the opportunity to visit the Indonesian national mosque. I can't wait for this moment. On behalf of President Trump, today I confidently state that the partnership must continue to maintain peace, stability and welfare of Southeast Asia for the benefit of both our country and the world," said US Vice President Mike Pence as quoted by the OKzone.com page, April 20, 2017.