Jakarta (Antara Bali) - The National Defense Forces (TNI) remains loyal
to the Unitary Republic of Indonesia, Pancasila state ideology, and 1945
Constitution, TNI Chief General Gatot Nurmantyo stated.
"Utilizing the momentum offered by TNIs (72nd anniversary) today,
let me reiterate (our commitment) that the TNI will always stay loyal by
upholding the soldiers oath. As Mr. President had stated earlier, for
us, loyalty to the Unitary Republic of Indonesia, 1945 Constitution, and
Pancasila is pivotal and is strongly rooted in the body and soul of
every TNI soldier," he stated at the commemoration of TNIs 72nd
anniversary attended by President Joko Widodo and Vice President Jusuf
Kalla at the Indah Kiat Pier in Cilegon, Banten Province, on Thursday.
Nurmantyo said TNIs politics is that of the state, the one dedicated
to realizing a firm and strong Unitary Republic of Indonesia by
complying with the law.
"It is also the one that always puts the peoples interests above all
and is loyal to the superior, the president of the Republic of
Indonesia, who is legitimately elected in accordance with the
Constitution," he noted.
Addressing the commemoration of TNIs 72nd anniversary, President
Widodo praised the TNI for its dedication to the state and nation and
expressed gratitude to all soldiers for their commitment,
professionalism, and dedication.
"I should like to express my sincere gratitude to the TNI for its
continued efforts to improve its professionalism, to the ranks and files
of the TNI for their commitment to sticking to the soldiers oath, and
to the TNI soldiers for their dedication to perform their formidable and
risky duties," the president said.
As late General Sudirman had stated, TNIs politics prioritizes the
state and the soldiers loyalty in the best interests of the country, he
remarked.
Loyalty in the best interests of the state and nation means being
devoted to a struggle for the peoples interests, keeping the Unitary
Republic of Indonesia united, and staying loyal to the legitimate
government, he said.(*)
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