Claims Of IKN For Advanced Indonesia Representatives, AHY: Must Be Corrected Well

Chairman of the Democratic Party Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY). (Screenshot of Instagram)

JAKARTA - Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/Head of the National Land Agency Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) said the development of the capital city of the archipelago (IKN) is a representative of Indonesia which is increasingly advanced and in line with Indonesia's vision of Gold 2045.

"This IKN will be built gradually and progressively, not only as a center of government but also as an economic center, cultural center, education center and all representatives of Indonesia are increasingly advanced, Indonesia Gold 2045," he said in a video upload on his official social media account, Friday, March 1.

In the video, AHY is running in the hill, he can see the views of the Central Government Core Area (KIPP), the Presidential Palace, the Indonesian Independence Day ceremony field, and office complexes including ministry/institutional complexes.

He shared the experience of running in IKN with beautiful natural scenery, cool weather, and surrounded by green hills. AHY believes IKN will be greener when the construction is complete.

"We are very happy and proud if we have a cultural vision, civilization, and also because of President Jokowi's vision and mission and all of us, the government is to present smart, smart city, forest city capitals because not only will it become a smart city but also very environmentally friendly," said AHY.

According to AHY, the government through the development of IKN wants to showcase life in the midst of forests with a sustainable ecosystem for the next generation.

"It's time for Indonesia to prioritize renewable energy. Why? Because we have to be responsible citizens of the world, to be able to face the climate crisis, very extreme weather changes that make our earth drier and also have many problems," he said.

AHY ensured that he would continue to support the development of IKN.

"We know this takes time, it takes process, but we must have progress, have progress, the stages that have been going through so far are extraordinary, in the midst of difficulties at that time the recovery from the pandemic, but also with dedication and commitment there are tens of thousands who are working as construction workers, this is extraordinary because they must be corrected properly. We all have to pray and give the best support so that IKN can be realized," AHY.