Moeldoko: Eastern Indonesia, Front Guard In Maintaining The Unitary Unit Of The Republic Of Indonesia

Presidential Chief of Staff, Dr. Moeldoko, (Special)

JAKARTA - Presidential Chief of Staff, Dr. Moeldoko emphasized that the Government continues to strive to raise the dignity and welfare of the people in Eastern Indonesia.

This was conveyed in his opening speech at the United Indonesia Eastern National Gathering held at the Senayan Tennis Indoor, Jakarta, Saturday (30/9).

On this occasion, Moeldoko revealed that the existence of the United Eastern Indonesian community proves that Indonesia is a diverse country, with various existing tribes.

"I have a strong bond with Eastern Indonesia since the beginning of my career in the military world, his character and culture are full of enthusiasm," he said.

The 2013-2015 TNI Commander stated that during the last nine years the development and economic growth in the Eastern Indonesia Region had advanced rapidly. Not only in terms of massive infrastructure development, Moeldoko said that the government pays attention to the Eastern Indonesia region in terms of the economy by developing tourist areas in Mandalika, West Nusa Tenggara and fishing facilities in Maluku.. Of course, all of this must be continued, so that the feelings of wound of injustice that have been felt so far become cured, "said Moeldoko.

He considered that this condition must certainly be optimized by developing and increasing the community. In the national gathering event, there are MSME outlets that offer various products that are the result of potential natural, agricultural and marine resources from Eastern Indonesia.

"It's time for MSME products from Eastern Indonesia to emerge and meet the national demand market even if possible Go International. For that I appreciate the launching of the Eastern MSMEs of United Indonesia and TIB Mart," said Moeldoko.

Moeldoko also invited the brothers and sisters of Eastern Indonesia to make the 2024 election a democratic, safe and peaceful success. He said that basically differences are normal, but not to be a reason for division.

"It is common knowledge that in every time there is political dynamics and social friction, Basudara from Eastern Indonesia is always the leading actor. I believe and believe that the Basudara Indonesia Timur will continue to be at the forefront of maintaining the unity of the Republic of Indonesia," he concluded.