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The President said that currently there are many opportunities for the younger generation to show their talents.
Media www.rajawalisiber.com – President Joko Widodo encouraged Indonesia’s younger generation to continue to work hard and have the will to confidently display their golden talents. This was conveyed by the President in his statement after receiving the visit of Putri Ariani, an Indonesian singer and winner of the golden buzzer at the 2023 America’s Got Talent (AGT) event at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
“Sometimes the government doesn’t control everything, there are lots of golden talents like this Princess, but we don’t control everything. Therefore, he is indeed the best in himself, working hard, strong will to be able to perform, presenting himself with full confidence as shown by Putri in America’s Got Talent,” said the President.
The President said that currently there are many opportunities for the younger generation to show their talents. The President said Putri’s achievements at the event were able to become a big inspiration for Indonesia’s younger generation.
“I think there are lots of opportunities, lots of opportunities as exemplified by Putri, and there’s no such thing as a barrier if you have a strong will, want to work hard. An example of (the) inspiring young generation of Indonesia. Really inspiring,” said the President.
As a form of appreciation, the President said he would provide savings as provisions for Putri to leave for the United States in August.
“(Princess) gets savings for sangu to America later in August,” said the Head of State.
In addition, the Head of State revealed that he would invite Putri to appear at the upcoming Indonesian Independence Day commemoration if it did not interfere with her schedule.
“If it doesn’t disturb Putri’s time later on August 17 we will invite her, if it doesn’t disturb her. I don’t want to be a distraction because preparation for going to America is number one,” said the President.
On the same occasion, Putri expressed her gratitude to the President for her appreciation and support. Putri did not expect to meet President Jokowi in person.
“Extremely proud and touched. Extraordinary, Putri did not expect to be appreciated by the President, this extraordinary. Thank you very much, sir,” said Putri. (BPMI Setpres)