Prabowo Berkeluran Inaugurates Silaturahim Tunnel: Pak Jokowi Should Inaugurate It, I Get The Best

President Prabowo Subianto accompanied by Minister of Religion Nasaruddin Umar and other officials visited the Silaturahim Tunnel at the Istiqlal Mosque Courtyard, Jakarta (ANTARA PHOTO/GALIH PRADIPTA)

JAKARTA President Prabowo Subianto joked while apologizing to the 7th President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo for taking the role of inaugurating the Gathering Tunnel connecting the Istiqlal Mosque and the Cathedral Church.

In his remarks, President Prabowo said that Joko Widodo or familiarly called Jokowi should have inaugurated the Gathering Tunnel because the construction had been completed since 2021.

"Actually, it should have been inaugurated by Mr. Joko Widodo, yes, I'm just getting better. Many are working, yes, that's called fate. Maybe Mr. Jokowi is watching this again, Mr. Jokowi, I'm sorry that I'm official," Prabowo said in his remarks inaugurating the Gathering Tunnel in Jakarta as reported by ANTARA, Thursday, December 12.

Prabowo explained that the Silaturahim Tunnel is a symbol of harmony between religious communities.

In his remarks, the President emphasized that what makes the Indonesian nation a unique and proud feature is because the Indonesian nation is full of differences.

According to the Head of State, the Indonesian nation has a religion, ethnicity, race, regional language, to different customs, but can still be united, harmonious, with one common goal, namely achieving a future that can give happiness to all Indonesian people.

Therefore, the President appreciated all parties who realized the symbol of harmony with the construction of the Gathering Tunnel.

"The inauguration of this tunnel is a very valuable symbol. Thank you all the successful figures for realizing this symbol," said the President.

The tunnel is called the Silaturahim Tunnel because it is designed to facilitate visitors from both places of worship, the Istiqlal Mosque and the Cathedral Church, so they can connect easily.

The construction of the Silaturahim Tunnel has actually been completed on September 20, 2021. However, access for the general public has not been opened because there is still additional work that needs to be completed, especially regarding the art decoration on the walls.