JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the importance of military power as an absolute requirement for independence and sovereignty of a nation.
This was conveyed when he acted as inspector of ceremonies at the Military Operational and Honorary Forces Ceremony at Suparlan Field, Special Forces Education and Training Center (Pusdiklatpassus) of the Army Special Forces, Batujajar, West Bandung Regency, West Java, Sunday 10 August.
"That's why our nation needs a strong army, no nation is independent without a strong army. I say once again, no nation is independent without a strong army," said Prabowo in his mandate, confiscated by Antara.
On that occasion, he emphasized, the Indonesian nation loves peace and does not want war. However, historical experience shows that every attempt to revive the nation is always confronted with threats, robbery of natural wealth, and fighting against each other.
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Therefore, as the President of the Republic of Indonesia who has vowed to uphold the Basic Law, Prabowo is committed to strengthening national defense in order to protect the territory, sovereignty, and nation's wealth.
"I, the President of the Republic of Indonesia, have been sworn in to uphold the Basic Law, I will carry out this task with a full sense of responsibility," he said.
The ceremony, which was attended by Kopassus soldiers, displayed the title of troops from various units and attractions of combat capabilities, as well as being a symbol of TNI's preparedness in securing the country from all forms of threats.
The activity was also coupled with the inauguration of six new Kodam Commanders, 20 new Brigade commanders and 100 new Development Territorial Battalions.
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