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Friday, August 17, the Indonesian people will celebrate the 73rd Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia. Indonesian President Joko Widodo said, this Anniversary of Independence is a momentum to recall the spirit of Indonesian unity which has been proven by the founders of the nation, the pioneers, and fighters in seizing and maintaining the independence. At that time, according to President Jokowi, all the people of the nation got rid of political, ethnic, religious or class differences, only to realize an independent Indonesia. The President reiterated in his speech at the Annual Session of the Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in Jakarta on Thursday (August 16), to welcome the 73rd Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia, that the difference is not a barrier for freedom fighters to be united.

"Differences are not a barrier for freedom fighters to unite. In that unity, they found a tremendous energy to move all their energy andtheir mind for independent Indonesia. It was in Indonesian unity that freedom fighters found solidarity, caring and also the spirit of sharing among fellow nations. Increasing solidarity, sharing and caring for each other, one nation, one language, and one homeland, after 73 years of independence. We must continue the spirit of the freedom fighters to work realistically to fill the freedom, to really work hard to fulfill the promises of independence and to realize the social justice for all Indonesian people," President Joko Widodo said.

President Jokowi also said that the Indonesian people are facing various challenges, obstacles and trials that tested the unity and integrity of this nation in its journey as an independent nation. Therefore, Indonesian people must be grateful, in facing the tests, they are always reminded by the founding fathers that the rise and fall of the nation depend on the nation itself. The President is also convinced, as long as the Indonesian people want to remain united, share and care for their fellows, then Indonesia will become a force respected by other nations in the world. (VOI/Rezha/AHM)