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Program and Production Director of the Indonesian Radio Public Broadcasting Institute (LPP RRI) Soleman Yusuf was elected as Vice President of the Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) for the period 2021-2024, in a virtual election, Thursday.

Soleman said that the Vice President is a very important position for RRI in the future. For that, as Vice President, he must provide support to the President of ABU, especially in the election program for the Secretary-General.

"To our beloved institution RRI and to our beloved community. First I would like to thank all the members in the meeting who trusted RRI through me being the Vice President of ABU. I think this is a strategic position for RRI to take part in broadcasting in Indonesia and the Asia Pacific," said Soleman in a talk on Pro3 RRI, Thursday (25/11/2021) night.

According to Soleman, RRI had long experience collaborating with ABU since 2006.

"We have also been the host, we have given ideas that have been implemented by ABU. We have made joint productions, such as a song by singers from ABU members in connection with the Covid-19 Pandemic. We have also produced radio plays," he said.

Soleman said, ABU is an organization that has a long experience, has professional people, and has strict rules. Soleman added that ABU is a fairly large organization, with nearly 70 countries and nearly 100 members, which will certainly make a major contribution to the development of RRI in the future.

"As in managing radio, we give ideas on how radio can answer the challenges of the digital age. The exchange of experiences is very important for RRI's progress going forward. In the next three years, by occupying this position, it will be easier for us to convey ideas that will be managed by RRI members. We will be known more. We will provide opportunities for RRI's human resources to increase capacity in the broadcasting field. With so many, we exchange ideas, firstly, improve the standard of our program. Second, we can get more information from internationally," he concluded.

Soleman was elected by full acclamation by ABU participants such as RTM, TVRI, NHK, ABC Australia, and leaders of other Asia Pacific Broadcasting Institutions. (VOI)