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President Joko Widodo installed and inaugurated the members of the Central Executive Board and Advisory Council of the Republic of Indonesia Veterans Legion Center (LVRI) for the 2017 - 2022 Period at the State Palace in Jakarta on Friday. 27 members of veterans were sworn in by the President in the presence of Vice President Jusuf Kalla, Chief of Presidential Staff Moeldoko, Chief of Indonesian Armed Forces -TNI Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto, National Police Chief Gen. Tito Karnavian, and Minister of Social Affairs Idrus Marham. In addition, Chairman of the Advisory Council of President, Sri Adiningsih and Member of the Advisory Council of President, Agum Gumelar were also present. On the occasion, President Joko Widodo said he believed that the veterans who were appointed would carry out their best duties and responsibilities.

“I am the President of the Republic of Indonesia hereby officially inaugurate all of you in the membership of the central leadership board and the Advisory Council of the Indonesian Veterans Legion Center for the term of office 2017-2022. I believe you are aware of carrying out your best duties and responsibilities given,” President Joko Widodo said.

At the inauguration ceremony, President Joko Widodo also announced that there would be an allowance increase for veterans. He also said that the increase is 25 percent and will be disbursed in September. President Joko Widodo also stated that the provision of the allowance increase is a form of appreciation to veterans who had fought during the war for independence. (VOI/Ndy/RHM)