Jakarta (ANTARA) – President Prabowo Subianto welcomed hundreds of Nationwide Armed Forces (TNI) troopers stationed in Papua through video name alongside Protection Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin on New 12 months’s Eve.
The top of the Protection Ministry’s Info Bureau, Brig. Gen. Frega Wenas Inkiriwang, acknowledged on Wednesday that the president made the decision whereas Sjamsoeddin joined troopers at a New 12 months celebration in a army camp in Mimika, Central Papua.
Through the video name, the president conveyed messages of encouragement from Jakarta.
“I need you to be dependable troopers beloved by the individuals. The TNI is the guardian of our unitary republic, safeguarding our independence,” Prabowo mentioned through Sjamsoeddin’s cellphone.
Prabowo expressed his and the nation’s gratitude to the troopers for his or her dedication and loyalty.
“Good luck along with your duties. God bless you all,” he mentioned.
“Joyful New 12 months to these on obligation. Sustain your spirit and keep your dedication to the state and the nation,” he added.
On the New 12 months celebration, Sjamsoeddin was joined by a number of high-ranking officers, together with TNI Commander Normal Agus Subiyanto.
Sjamsoeddin reminded the troopers to remain vigilant and assist each other.
“Bear in mind, you might be tasked with safeguarding the sovereignty of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia from the outermost area,” he mentioned.
Throughout his go to, he additionally distributed packages of nutritious drinks, nutritional vitamins, and medicines to the troopers.
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