PON Papua is proof of Indonesia's commitment to development centric

 

Presidential Chief of Staff Dr. Moeldoko conveyed President Jokowi's concern for PON XX Papua as something authentic, which has never happened before in the history of PON. This is shown by the massive progress of sports infrastructure development in Papua. "This is proof of the commitment to Indonesia-centric development announced by the President, where Papua Land is his priority," said KSP Moeldoko when giving a speech at the Gathering Sponsorship of PON XX 2021 Papua at Hotel Mulia Jakarta, Thursday (29/4).

For the President, said Moeldoko, the implementation of PON and PEPARNAS is strengthening the identity of the Indonesian nation that stretches from Sabang to Merauke, from Asia to the Pacific, from Malay lands to the Melanesian islands. The implementation of PON and PEPARNAS in Papua is also inseparable from the efforts to accelerate the development of the welfare of the Land of Papua and the spirit and spirit of sports that are inherent and identical to the Land of Papua.

Moeldoko said the President asked for the XX PON in 2021 to be implemented this year. "This is because we are ready, and the preparations we have made have been extraordinary," explained Moeldoko.

The seriousness, concern and affirmation of the President was emphasized in at least three Limited Meetings / Cabinet Sessions which specifically discussed PON, as well as the issuance of three Presidential Instruction relating to PON and the acceleration of Papua development. In short, in the history of organizing PON since 1948, no PON has received this extraordinary attention from a Head of State.

Moeldoko added, XX PON in Papua will be the biggest sporting event in the Pacific region. "The complete sports facilities that we have built in the four match clusters in Papua are currently the most comprehensive and the best in the Pacific region apart from the Olympic facilities in Australia," he explained.

This former TNI commander also believes that apart from being ready to host PON, Papua is also ready to serve other international and regional sporting events. "This facility shows Papua's readiness to become a hub and economic center in the Pacific Region," he added.

Closing his speech, Moeldoko reiterated the four success targets of PON XX. Among them are successful implementation, successful achievement, successful administration, and successful economic empowerment for the community. "Therefore, I invite all those who attend tonight, both from the government and the private sector together with all elements of the nation, to contribute to the success of this historical event," concluded KSP Moeldoko.