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Fri, 05/22/2009 - 15:27
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PRESIDENT: MAINTAIN PEACE, SECURITY AHEAD OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Surabaya, May 22 (ANTARA) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has called on all parties to maintain peace and security ahead of July 8 presidential election.
The president made the call in his speech after performing Friday prayers at the Sunan Ampel mosque on the sidelines of his visit to the Surabaya-Madura (Suramadu) bridge construction site on Friday.
"In the election, there will certainly be tight competition among political parties, presidential and vice presidential candidates but it should not break our bonds of friendship and brotherhood," the president said in his speech.
With a peaceful election and success in overcoming economic crisis, the president expressed hope that the people's welfare would gradually be improved.
After delivering his speech, the president in the company of his two sons, Agus Harimurti and Edhie Baskoro, made a devotional visit to the Sunan Ampel tomb located next to the mosque.
Before performing Friday prayers, the head of state took a close look at the construction site of the Suramadu bridge and said the longest bridge in Indonesia was a symbol of national awakening and development.
"Do not see the bridge as a mere link between Surabaya and Madura but try to understand that it is a symbol of our civilization and national development," the president said.
According to the head of state, the construction of the Suramadu bridge was of great significance to Indonesia because of its exorbitant cost and complicated technology.
"After the bridge has been inaugurated, it should be used properly for the welfare of all people in East Java and Madura," the president said, adding that its construction should not disturb the cultural and religious values of the Maduranese people.
When completed next month, the 5.4-kilometer bridge, including its connecting roads built at a total cost of about Rp4.5 trillion, will be the first land link between the two islands and the longest bridge in Indonesia.
The president made the call in his speech after performing Friday prayers at the Sunan Ampel mosque on the sidelines of his visit to the Surabaya-Madura (Suramadu) bridge construction site on Friday.
"In the election, there will certainly be tight competition among political parties, presidential and vice presidential candidates but it should not break our bonds of friendship and brotherhood," the president said in his speech.
With a peaceful election and success in overcoming economic crisis, the president expressed hope that the people's welfare would gradually be improved.
After delivering his speech, the president in the company of his two sons, Agus Harimurti and Edhie Baskoro, made a devotional visit to the Sunan Ampel tomb located next to the mosque.
Before performing Friday prayers, the head of state took a close look at the construction site of the Suramadu bridge and said the longest bridge in Indonesia was a symbol of national awakening and development.
"Do not see the bridge as a mere link between Surabaya and Madura but try to understand that it is a symbol of our civilization and national development," the president said.
According to the head of state, the construction of the Suramadu bridge was of great significance to Indonesia because of its exorbitant cost and complicated technology.
"After the bridge has been inaugurated, it should be used properly for the welfare of all people in East Java and Madura," the president said, adding that its construction should not disturb the cultural and religious values of the Maduranese people.
When completed next month, the 5.4-kilometer bridge, including its connecting roads built at a total cost of about Rp4.5 trillion, will be the first land link between the two islands and the longest bridge in Indonesia.
