Sri Mulyani Tells The Story Of Minister Basuki Crying During The 79th Anniversary Celebration Of The Republic Of Indonesia At IKN

Minister of PUPR Basuki Hadimuljono and Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani (Photo: IG @Smindrawati)

JAKARTA - Minister of Finance (Menkeu) Sri Mulyani Indrawati uploaded her latest photo with the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Basuki Hadimuljono after attending the 79th Anniversary ceremony of the Republic of Indonesia in the capital city of Nusantara (IKN), East Kalimantan, today.

Sri Mulyani also uttered the words in her photo upload. He expressed his admiration for Basuki Hadimuljono who was already able to complete basic infrastructure work in the archipelago.

"Photos with special human beings Pak Basuki Hadimuljono and Mrs. Kartika Conscience as well as the echelon 1 team @kemenpupr involved in the construction of IKN after the commemoration of the 79th Independence Ceremony of the Republic of Indonesia and raising the flag of the red and white is the first time in the capital city of the archipelago (IKN)," wrote the Minister of Finance on his personal Instagram account @smindrawati, Saturday, August 17.

The Minister of Finance said that Basuki Hadimuljono continued to shed tears because he was moved and unexpectedly felt it.

"Pak Basuki Hadimuljono mbrebes mili (flowed tears continuously) during the Independence Day ceremony until after. He did not believe in his achievements and thanked all those who supported extraordinary work," said Sri Mulyani.

"Mr. Bas is responsible for building from NOL to a New capital city of Indonesia - the capital city of the archipelago. Really from nothing to become an extraordinary IKN..!" he continued.

Furthermore, Sri Mulyani assessed that the IKN development was indeed a long-term work. However, she said, all parties should be proud of the extraordinary work and achievements that exist today.

"Indeed, the task has not been completed. However, we should be proud of the extraordinary work and achievements. And this morning it was used for the 79th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia and the Inauguration of the Red and White Saka," he said.

"Be proud and touched..! Great. Kudo..!" concluded Sri Mulyani.