Anies Praise For Jakarta: Not Only The City, Its Citizens Think Globally

Anies Baswedan smiles happily when giving a speech at the peak of the Jakarta Celebration / YouTube screenshot

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan said the city he leads now has global standards and is recognized by the world. Not only in terms of infrastructure, he said the residents have also been thinking ahead.

He conveyed this when giving a speech at the peak of the Jakarta Celebration event to commemorate the 495th Anniversary of DKI Jakarta at the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS), Saturday, June 25 evening.

"It's not just infrastructure, it's not just world recognition, it's not just a world event. The most important thing is that Jakartans are people who already think as global citizens," Anies said to the applause of visitors who attended the event.

He says this kind of mindset is needed in a city that is starting to be recognized globally.

"What is the meaning of a city if not its citizens, friendliness, openness, the ability to stand on par with anyone who comes to make Jakarta a friendly society with the global world," said the former Minister of Education and Culture.

"And that is one of the characteristics that we bring from the Betawi people. The Betawi people in Jakarta have done a lot of service, they have become a node of Indonesian unity. They welcome anyone who comes from all over Indonesia to our city. They are greeted with warmth and feel this is Indonesia, this is Jakarta. All of them are represented in this city," Anies added.

In addition, Anies mentioned a number of achievements that have been achieved by the city he leads. Including, when Jakarta was able to hold big events such as Formula E to get world awards.

"We have been named the number one city and received a sustainable transport award which is recognized by the world as the city that is the fastest to make changes," he said.

Anies then thanked all parties who have played an important role in making Jakarta a city of global standards. There are many that work, however, there are also those that are not highlighted.

"Let me say thank you to all who have developed our city, make its citizens happy, all who work in silence, in silence that is not seen. I invite all applause for those who advance our city," concluded Anies.