The Transition Period Of Government Is The Reason Jokowi Holds The 79th Anniversary Of The Republic Of Indonesia At IKN And Jakarta

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) revealed the reason for the ceremony for the 79th Indonesian Independence Day on August 17, 2024, which was held in two locations, namely the capital city of Nusantara (IKN), East Kalimantan and the Presidential Palace, Jakarta.

The President stated that currently it is still in the transition period from Jakarta to IKN.

"This is a transition period, the transition period from Jakarta to IKN so that there is a trip to the move is visible. So, here (Jakarta) is still being carried out, there (IKN) is still being carried out," said Jokowi after attending the simultaneous balance at the Integrated Posyandu RW 02 RPTRA Taman Sawo Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, quoted by ANTARA Tuesday, June 11.

Jokowi said that if there was a Presidential Decree (Keppres) regarding the relocation of the capital city from Jakarta to IKN, the 17 August 2025 ceremony would be held at IKN.

"Next year, if there is a presidential decision regarding the transfer, it will only be in IKN. This includes matters related to mobilization, transportation, accommodation, it is not easy," said the President.

For information, Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture (Menko PMK) Muhadjir Effendy said the IKN and IKN ceremony at the Jakarta Presidential Palace was held.

"Yes, some are in IKN, some are here," said Muhadjir at the Jakarta Presidential Palace Complex, Monday, June 10 after attending a limited meeting related to the 79th Indonesian Independence Day Ceremony.

Muhadjir said that the ceremony at IKN was chaired directly by President Jokowi accompanied by the elected president Prabowo Subianto.

Meanwhile, the K-79 RI Anniversary Ceremony at the Jakarta Presidential Palace Complex was chaired by Vice President Ma'ruf Amin accompanied by the elected vice president Gibran Rakabuming Raka.