National Christmas Celebration, Jokowi Invites Solidarity

President Jokowi/YouTube Presidential Secretariat

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo invites the Indonesian people to strengthen solidarity and mutual cooperation, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Therefore, I invite all people everywhere to compete to do good, promote solidarity and mutual cooperation, work for humanitarian action throughout Indonesia," said President Jokowi when delivering his remarks at the 2021 National Christmas Celebration which was broadcast on the channel. Presidential Secretariat YouTube quoted by Antara, Monday, December 27.

According to President Jokowi, for almost two years the Indonesian nation has faced a tough test and a test of toughness as a believer.

"In addition to the tests in dealing with the COVD-19 pandemic, people are also facing concerns, sorrows and trials due to natural disasters in various regions," the President added.

President Jokowi hopes that these various tests will actually strengthen the brotherhood of all people and make the Indonesian nation stronger and more resilient.

"We must continue to raise our awareness to awaken the human spirit, mobilize the instinct of brotherhood, to act and help others," said the President.

The Head of State also asked all parties to welcome the new year 2022 with a new spirit, with noble souls, and a heart filled with love.

President Jokowi invites all people to build optimism, strengthen inner and outer endeavors, work hard and pray to grow, bloom and contribute to provide the greatest benefit to society, nation and state.

"The way forward is not always easy. Sometimes our people have to go through trials and tribulations. But with a strong spirit and unity, we will succeed in facing all challenges," added the President.

This year, according to President Jokowi, will be the second year that Christmas is celebrated in an atmosphere of simplicity, without crowds, without crowds, but still solemnly and full of joy.

President Jokowi also thanked all Christians who celebrate Christmas while still adhering to health protocols, maintaining a situation that has begun to improve so that it remains conducive so that the risk of the spread of COVID-19 can be controlled, and Indonesia can get out of the pandemic soon.

"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2022. Hopefully we can continue to strengthen the ties of brotherhood as fellow children of the nation and achieve the Advanced Indonesia that we aspire to. May God bless us," said the President.