TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin stated that Chinese New Year 2023 that falls on January 22 can become a momentum to strengthen solidarity among Indonesian people.

He noted that the 2023 New Year and 2574 Chinese New Year should be celebrated with gratitude and enthusiasm to always continue to rise despite the tough challenges faced, so that the Indonesian nation can move forward together.

"Hopefully, the spirit of the Chinese New Year celebration will always be a momentum for all Indonesians to strengthen solidarity in order to realize the vision of a more advanced and prosperous Indonesia," the vice president noted in a video statement on Saturday, as quoted by Antaranews.

Ma'ruf Amin also prayed that God will always strengthen the harmony and brotherhood among Indonesian people and offer them strength and guidance.

On the same occasion, the vice president also conveyed his greetings on the 2574 Chinese New Year to all Confucian believers and Indonesian citizens who celebrate it.

"My Confucian brothers and sisters in Indonesia and wherever you are, I wish you a Happy Chinese New Year of 2574," Ma'ruf Amin remarked.

Antara

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