Vice President engages in silaturahmi with Karanganyar NU branch, discusses national-global issues

Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia Gibran Rakabuming Raka paid a courtesy visit to the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Branch Board (PCNU) of Karanganyar Regency at Chodijah Mosque in Ngadiluwih, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java, on Thursday, while discussing several strategic national and global issues. “This is an honour for us. The presence of the Vice President, especially on such short notice, is a particular source of pride for us,” stated the Chairman of PCNU Karanganyar, K.H. Nuril Huda, as quoted from a broadcast by the Vice Presidential Secretariat. The Vice President’s arrival was warmly welcomed by the PCNU Karanganyar Regency officials and the local community, who filled the mosque area. The visit served as a moment of silaturahmi between the government and local religious figures. During the meeting, Kiai Nuril revealed that the Vice President highlighted various strategic national issues, particularly efforts to maintain the country’s stability and conduciveness amid evolving dynamics. “The focus is on how to keep this nation conducive, including ensuring the Hajj implementation proceeds as planned,” he explained. Additionally, the Vice President discussed the direction of government policies in the education sector, particularly strengthening the role of pesantren as pillars of religious and social education in society. According to Kiai Nuril, the discussion also covered global geopolitical dynamics, including developments in the situation in Iran, which has drawn the government’s attention in protecting Indonesian citizens in the region. He added that the Vice President explained the government’s steps to ensure that Indonesian citizens, whether working or performing Umrah, can return home safely. Through this silaturahmi, the government hopes that harmonious relations with religious figures can be continuously maintained. This cooperation is deemed essential as a foundation in supporting the success of the national development agenda currently being promoted by the government.