Ibas: Dirgahayu Indonesia, we grow, unite and fight

Jakarta – Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian MPR of the Democratic Party, Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono or known as Ibas, asked the spirit of unity and struggle to promote Indonesia. He emphasizes the importance of education, health and independence of food and energy as a foundation to realize justice, prosperity and dignity of the nation in the eyes of the world. This statement was made by Ibas, who also served as chair of the Democratic Party faction of the Indonesian Parliament, in a series of commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia. Browse to continue with the content on the historical momentum, Ibas also attended the memorial ceremony of Indonesian independence at the State Palace with his wife, Aliya Rajasa Yudhoyono. At the event, Ibas delivered a message to arouse enthusiasm and full of national significance. “Dirgahayu Indonesia is 80 years old. We are growing, we are united, we are fighting,” Ibas said in his statement, Sunday (8/18/2025). “If you go forward so that education is better, health is better. The creation of food dependence, energy independence for unity, for justice, for prosperity and for Indonesia’s dignity in the eyes of the world,” he added. According to Ibas, independence is not just an annual ceremony, but it is a great mandate to continue to move forward as a nation. He invited all people to maintain the spirit of mutual cooperation and continue to create access to education and health services, as well as strengthen strategic sectors such as food and energy, so that Indonesia is more sovereign. “Long live my Indonesia. Red and white keep flying. Unite. Sovereign. The people are prosperous. Indonesia is advanced,” he said. He repeated his political and moral commitment as a people’s representative to continue fighting for national values, social justice and sustainable development for a brighter Indonesia’s future. The 80th anniversary of Indonesian independence in the State Palace took place with a ceremony and spirit of unity. The presence of Ibas and his wife has become a symbol of the dedication of the democratic family in the care of national values, fighting for social justice and the preservation of the spirit of independence to stay alive and remain relevant in the life of the country and the state. After following the series of ceremonies, Ibas and Aliya also had the opportunity to speak warmly with a number of national figures in the State Palace. Below is the president of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto; The 6th President of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (Sby); Vice president and wife; Coordination of Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY); As well as political figures and other national leaders who were also present in an atmosphere full of togetherness, brotherhood and a spirit of diversity. (PRF/EGA)