TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) has called on the people of Papua to not waste their land which promises blessings and good future.
President Yudhoyono who is to end his tenure next October 20, have deeply been impressed by Papua and West Papua which he described as promising lands for the people of Papua (and West Papua).
"I can see and witness that these lands (of Papua and West Papua) promise a good future. So, the people should not waste God's gift," the President said when inaugurating the Christian Evangelism Site on the Mansinam Island, West Papua, on Sunday, as quoted by Antara News.
The President said that he had cruised a lot of places in the land of Papua where he often stayed for days and nights such as the districts of Sorong, Manokwari, Wasior, Raja Ampat, Timika, Jayawijaya, Yahukimo, Wamena, Merauke and Jayapura.
Yudhoyono said he could feel his closeness to the people of Papua and West Papua, expressing hope that what the people of Papua had achieved would be maintained and increased in times to come.
"We should honestly carry out development together. The governments of Papua and West Papua, community leaders and political elements should all have common commitment. With that way, from year to year, Papua will gain advancement," he asserted.
ANTARA
