JAKARTA – The Minister of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions (Mendes PDT), Yandri Susanto, attended the 81st Independence Day Commemoration and Proclamation Ceremony of the Republic of Indonesia at the State Palace on Monday (August 17, 2026).

During the occasion, Minister Yandri expressed his high hopes for realizing a truly sovereign Indonesia.

"May a Sovereign and Prosperous Indonesia become a reality, and may villages across Indonesia grow increasingly independent and advanced," Minister Yandri stated.

Minister Yandri highlighted that when Indonesian villages achieve independence and prosperity, the vision of "Build the Village, Build Indonesia" will come to fruition.

"Let us ensure the success of President Prabowo's Asta Cita, specifically building from the village and from the bottom-up for economic equality and poverty eradication," Minister Yandri added.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions (Kemendes PDT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Transmigration (Kementrans), held a joint ceremony to commemorate the 81st Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia at the Ministry's parking grounds on Monday morning (August 17, 2026).

The solemn ceremony was attended by personnel from both Kemendes PDT and Kementrans.

Director of Village Advocacy and Cooperation under the Directorate General of Village Development (Ditjen PDP), Dwi Rudi Hartoyo, served as the Commander of the Ceremony (Pemimpin Upacara).

Secretary-General of Kemendes PDT, Taufik Madjid, presided as the Inspector of the Ceremony (Pembina Upacara) and recited the Pancasila text.

Inspector General of the Ministry of Transmigration, Yusep Fatria, delivered the reading of the Proclamation Text (Naskah Proklamasi).

The ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials from both Kemendes PDT and Kementrans wearing Formal Civilian Attire (Pakaian Sipil Lengkap / PSL).

Text: Firman/Kemendes PDT