Indonesia United by Diversity, President Jokowi Says

Washington DC – President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) stated that Indonesia is blessed with differences and diversity that can united the nation. And, Indonesia has the Pancasila ideology which serves as a guide in state life. 

"In managing its diversity, Indonesia has a guide, has an ideology; Pancasila. Unity in diversity that inspired in every aspect of life including state life," the Head of State said a Gaston Hall, Healy Building, Georgetown University, Washington DC, United States on Monday. 

For Indonesia, a difference that ends competition between countries is a natural thing, "The importance of managing these differences so as not to cause open conflicts that can be triggered by regional instability,”

"Communication, room for dialogue, collaboration, and cooperation are the keys to achieving stability and peace both in the region and the world," President Widodo continued. 

In the same occasion, the President explained that Indonesia is open to build cooperation with all countries. Indonesia also showed its stance of not siding with any power except for peace and humanity. 

"Indonesia's chairmanship of the G20 and ASEAN was conducted in a situation where the world is riven with sharp rivalries and heated geopolitics," President Widodo remarked. 

According to the President, the world is facing humanitarian problems with the ongoing war in Russia-Ukraine, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict area. 

"Solidarity and global leadership are the keys to get out of the prolonged humanitarian conflict," the President expressed. 

"We all have the responsibility to maintain peace and we must fulfill the responsibility now," the President concluded.