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VOInews, Jakarta: Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia Ma'ruf Amin explains the key to Indonesia's success in maintaining peace amidst diversity. The Vice President, when giving a public lecture on interfaith at the Hunter Council Chambers, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand, on Wednesday (28/2/2024) said that as the country with the 4th largest population in the world, Indonesia has The potential for conflict is quite large.

Moreover, there are 6 officially recognized religions in Indonesia. On that occasion, the Vice President shared several Indonesian experiences in managing differences, so that they do not become a factor that triggers divisions. Firstly, the tradition of inter-faith dialogue which has become institutionalized and deeply rooted in society.

“Dialogue is the first and main choice in finding solutions to the problems of the Indonesian nation as a medium that transcends any divisions,” Ma’ruf Amin said.

The Vice President added that Indonesia has a forum for religious harmony, whose members consist of religious assemblies in Indonesia to prevent conflicts with religious backgrounds and at the same time resolve internal and cross-religious disputes. The government also strengthens regulations regarding harmonious and peaceful national life and enforces the law against parties who commit violations in the name of religion.

Apart from that, the Vice President also invited Indonesian and New Zealand religious leaders to exchange views and experiences in formulating and voicing peaceful solutions to various problems facing humanity. (trans-yati//voi-ytbwapres/nrl)