President Prabowo Subianto Expresses Gratitude to Security Forces for Safe Christmas and New Year Celebrations
In a heartfelt address at the National Christmas Celebration 2024 held at the Indonesia Arena, Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta, President Prabowo Subianto extended his gratitude to the Indonesian National Police (Polri) Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, and the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), General TNI Agus Subiyanto, for ensuring the safety and security of the nation during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
The event, attended by cabinet ministers of the Merah Putih Cabinet, kicked off with President Prabowo expressing his thanks to all parties involved for the successful and peaceful organization of the National Christmas Celebration 2024. He expressed his joy at the event’s familial atmosphere, stating, "I am grateful that the Christmas celebration is filled with a sense of togetherness and unity."
President Prabowo also acknowledged the hard work of all parties from various sectors, ensuring that the Christmas celebration was a success, safe, orderly, and filled with harmony and unity. He emphasized that Christmas is an integral part of our diverse nation’s life, embodying the spirit of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika – unity in diversity.
"The diversity of our nation, with its various ethnicities and religions, has one common goal: to live in harmony, as one big family, striving towards a common vision and purpose, seeking a better life in this world and preparing for the world to come," the President said.
Concluding his speech, President Prabowo once again thanked General Sigit and General Agus for their tireless efforts in maintaining security during the holidays, allowing the public to enjoy their celebrations safely. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, hoping that the coming year would bring peace and prosperity to the nation.
"Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone. Thank you, General Sigit, and General Agus, for your hard work in ensuring the safety and security of our people during the holidays," President Prabowo said, to the applause of the audience.
(mea/dhn)
