Speaking At The Fatayat NU Congress, Prabowo: NU Is The Pillar Of This Country's Stability, Women Are Responsible For The Safety Of The Nation

DOK/Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto/PHOTO of the Public Relations Bureau of the Secretariat General of the Ministry of Defense

PALEMBANG - Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto emphasized that Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) is a pillar of state stability.

This was conveyed by Prabowo at the opening of the XVI NU autonomous body congress, Fatayat NU at Jakabaring Sport City (JSC) Palembang, South Sumatra, Friday, July 15.

He admitted that he is grateful that Indonesia has NU as an Islamic organization that is so large and influential.

“We are grateful to have such a large and influential NU. NU is a pillar of this country's stability," Prabowo said.

According to Prabowo, NU has always been a factor of peace and harmony in Indonesia.

"We are grateful that the NU family has always been a factor that will ensure peace and harmony," he continued.

Prabowo then highlighted the role of NU women for the safety of the Indonesian nation.

“These women are responsible for the safety of the Indonesian nation. This is very logical because mothers produce our next generation. If Indonesian women are weak, our next generation will be weak and our nation will be weak," he explained.

“And we understand that a weak nation is a nation that will be colonized and trampled by other nations.