Moeldoko Ensures That President Jokowi's Mandate Is Related To The Food And Neutrality Of The TNI

Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko at the 78th Anniversary at Monas, Jakarta (Special)

Jakarta Presidential Chief of Staff, Moeldoko (Jokowi), asked members of the Indonesian National Army (TNI) to really carry out President Joko Widodo's mandate regarding food and neutrality issues in the political year. As KSP, I will guard and ensure that the President's mandate runs in the field," said Moeldoko after accompanying President Jokowi to attend the commemoration of the TNI's 78th Anniversary, at the National Monument, Jakarta, Thursday 4 October. As reported, on the commemoration of the 78th Anniversary of the TNI, President Joko Widodo, mandated that TNI members have awareness and sensitivity to food issues because it can affect the stability of the Indonesian nation. The President also advised the TNI to maintain its neutrality in the face of the upcoming 2024 General Election (Pemilu). Regarding food issues, according to Moeldoko, the TNI must be able to understand the current global situation, where the food crisis is a central issue.

"The TNI must contribute to solving food problems so that they can be solved as well as possible," said Moeldoko after accompanying President Joko Widodo on the commemoration of the TNI's 78th Anniversary.

Meanwhile, in the political context, he continued, the TNI must maintain its professionalism by not involving itself in the contestation process. The TNI must continue to maintain a peaceful political process, and prevent divisions due to differences in political choices.

"Be a professional and neutral TNI in elections," said Moeldoko. On that occasion, the 2013-2015 TNI Commander also hoped that at the age of 78, the TNI would be greater, more professional, and loved by the people.