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Ambassador Drs Yohanes Kristiarto Soeryo Legowo saluts the flag during the flag raising ceremony in Canberra, 17 Aug 2020.

Ambassador Drs Yohanes Kristiarto Legowo saluts the flag at the flag raising ceremony to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Indonesian Independence in Canberra. Source: Supplied. Photo courtesy Indonesian Embassy in Canberra/17 Aug 2020.

On the 17th of August the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra celebrated Independence Day. In the current context of combatting COVID-19, attendance was lower but the spirit was just as strong. The theme of the celebration, “Indonesia Moves Forward,” was brought into sharper focus. Does Indonesia’s 75th Independence Day anniversary signal a chance to make “Indonesia Moves Forward” a reality?

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Published 19 August 2020 11:18pm

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On the 17th of August the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra celebrated Independence Day. In the current context of combatting COVID-19, attendance was lower but the spirit was just as strong. The theme of the celebration, “Indonesia Moves Forward,” was brought into sharper focus. Does Indonesia’s 75th Independence Day anniversary signal a chance to make “Indonesia Moves Forward” a reality?

Indonesia’s future is in the hands of its youth and their readiness to compete. It is also in the hands of the Indonesian diaspora and includes co-operation with Australia. The Indonesian Ambassador to Australia Drs Yohanes Kristiarto Soeryo Legowo looks to a positive future.

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