VOI - Voice of Indonesia | RRI - Radio Republik Indonesia

Indonesian President Joko Widodo stated that Indonesia's democratic spirit must be reflected in the implementation of Indonesia's G20 Presidency, including at the summit of the G20 Summit Forum in Nusa Dua, Bali, Tuesday.

"As a democratic country, Indonesia is very aware of the importance of dialogue to bring together differences and this same spirit must be shown at the G20," Jokowi said in his remarks at the official opening of the G20 Summit Forum.

Jokowi explained that even though Indonesia has 17,000 islands, 1,300 ethnic groups, and more than 700 regional languages, the spirit of democracy can run from the lowest level.

The spirit of democracy in Indonesia runs from the village level, namely the election of village heads to the state level, such as elections for the president, governors, regents and mayors.

Jokowi emphasized that the G20 had no other choice but to maintain the collaboration paradigm because it was needed to save the world.

"We all have a responsibility not only to our people, but also to the people of the world," he stressed.

This responsibility includes respect for international law and the principles of the United Nations (UN) charter.

Being responsible also means creating a win-win situation, not a win-lose situation.

In addition, being responsible also means that the G20 must end the war because if the war does not end it will be difficult for the world to move forward.

“We must not divide the world into parts. We must not let the world fall into another world war," said Jokowi. (RRI)