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Vice President Ma'ruf Amin (second from left) joins President Joko Widodo (third) at the TNI's 79th anniversary commemoration at the National Monument in Jakarta on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (ANTARA/HO-Vice Presidential Secretariat/rst)

VOI News, Jakarta: Vice President Ma'ruf Amin stated that on its 79th anniversary, the Indonesian Military (TNI) has evolved into a strong and professional modern defense institution with a major contribution to the country.

According to Amin, TNI maintains the nation's sovereignty and plays a role in national development and maintaining world peace.

"In facing increasingly complex global challenges, the TNI must continue to adapt to technological advances, especially in improving defense capabilities to face cyber threats, asymmetric warfare, and geopolitical dynamics," Vice President Ma'ruf Aminconveyed in a statement from his office on Saturday.

As reported by Antara News Agency on Saturday (5/10) in line with this year's TNI Anniversary theme of "Modern TNI with the People Guarding the Succession of National Leadership for Advanced Indonesia," Amin is optimistic that the TNI will continue to be a pillar of stability and security in national development.

Besides, ahead of the change of government in October, the vice president expressed hope that the TNI would be more confident in carrying out its role in guarding the transition of national leadership peacefully and safely.

"Happy 79th anniversary to TNI," he stated.

The vice president also accompanied President Joko Widodo at the commemoration of the 79th Anniversary of the TNI held at the National Monument here on Saturday.

The ceremony, with President Widodo as inspector, included troops inspection, awarding the three high-ranking TNI officers, and delivering the president's message.

After attending the ceremony, the vice president, accompanied by his wife Wury Ma'ruf Amin, was scheduled to witness attractions showcased by TNI soldiers and artists and musicians.

The performances by TNI soldiers included self-defense demonstrations, horse riding, attractions from the Jupiter Aerobatic Team, parachuting, Rajawali Laut Flight, anti-drone demonstrations, troop and defense equipment parades, defense equipment parades with the people, drone theatrical, as well as flypasts, boomerangs, and high-speed passes. (Antara)