REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Minister of Religious Affairs, Suryadharma Ali asked all elements of society to welcome 2014 in harmony and peace. He said it during a road show in Surabaya recently.
Ali invites all leaders and people to continue to maintain the harmony that has been built.
"In a few days, we will enter the year of 2014. It will be political year filled with so many competitions," Ali said recently.
In 2014, Indonesian citizens will determine national future in Presidential Election. Ali asked Indonesian citizens not to run into a split due to differences in ethnicity, language, religion, and even political choices. These differences should not be used by irresponsible persons to disturb the atmosphere.
Inter-religious activities are needed to unite this country. Therefore, he commits to continue this program in 2014 in order to maintain spirit of harmony in Indonesia. Amri Amrullah/Mutia Ramadhani