After 15 Years, The GKI Yasmin Bogor Dispute Finally Completed, KSP: Could Be Momentum To Strengthen Tolerance

Deputy V KSP Jaleswari Pramodhawardani. (Intermediate Photo)

JAKARTA - The Presidential Staff Office conveyed that the settlement of the dispute over the establishment of the Yasmin Indonesian Christian Church (GKI) in Bogor City which had been going on for 15 years should be used as a momentum to strengthen tolerance.

"The resolution of the GKI Yasmin dispute must be used as a momentum to strengthen tolerance and coexistence between social groups," said Deputy V KSP Jaleswari Pramodhawardani in a press release received in Jakarta, Wednesday. The Bogor City Government has handed over a land grant for the construction of a place of worship to the GKI Bogor Court, as the parent of GKI Yasmin. This settlement also received support from the Bogor City MUI and Bogor City FKUB. "The agreement that has been reached in resolving disputes between interested parties deserves to be respected and appreciated," he said as reported by Antara.

According to him, the agreement is a solution and effort that is not easy because it lasts no less than 15 years and drains energy not only from the disputing parties but also human rights activists, the Regional Government, and the Central Government. He conveyed that the settlement through litigation did not bring maximum results. as in other disputed cases. Therefore, a long road of mediation has been taken by involving stakeholders. "Mediation is an effective non-litigative approach in social conflict resolution because it produces an agreement so that all parties become winners," explained Jaleswari.

Bogor Mayor Bima Arya helped resolve the GKI Yasmin dispute. (Twitter @BimaAryaS)

He emphasized that the GKI Yasmin dispute resolution must be used as a momentum to strengthen tolerance and coexistence between social groups so as to strengthen the foundations of the life of the nation and state. This will also strengthen religious life in the tolerant city of Bogor. He emphasized that the Presidential Staff Office would give appreciation and appreciation to all parties and stakeholders who tirelessly and sincerely encourage the resolution of the problem. "Respect, protection and religious tolerance are prerequisites for achieving peace and national unity," he stressed.