President Jokowi: NU Committed Keep the Diversity, Harmony and People’s Welfare

President Jokowi photographs with the board of PBNU 2015-2020, at the State Palace, Jakarta, Thursday (27/8)

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) expressed his gratitude, since the largest Islamic organizations in Indonesia, Nahdlatul Ulama, has established an attitude, to be the glue of the Indonesian nation.

“NU is committed to continue to work together with the government maintaining diversity, harmony and welfare of the people,” wrote President Jokowi through facebook fan page Thursday (27/8) night.

The statement was made by President Jokowi after on Thursday (27/8), at the State Palace, Jakarta, received the Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) congress result in Jombang, East Java, earlier this month.

Rois Aam of PBNU KH. Ma’ruf Amin explained that the arrival of of PBNU the board to stay in touch with President Jokowi, intended to convey gratitude to the President who has opened the NU Congress in Jombang. Moreover, in the meeting also reported the results achieved in the NU Congress in Jombang.

Our Chest

President Jokowi through his twitter accountJokowi uploaded on Thursday (27/8) night said he was grateful NU commitment to be the glue of the Indonesian nation.

“Similar commitments should continue to exist in our chests,” President Jokowi said through facebook fan page.

Previously Chairman of the NU Said Aqil Siraj said that President Jokowi asked to PBNU in order to soothe the people, especially the Nahdliyin cummunity, calm, do not panic facing the economy weakens, and provide insight to them that this is due to the global economy, and provide a sense of optimism to the NU. Not become despondent.

“We must remain optimistic. Insya Allah, the government will endeavor, a month or two, soon to be completed, “said Said Aqil Siraj.  (ES)