NYC Indonesia Strengthen the Relationship with Russia in WYF International Congress

TIMESINDONESIA, JAKARTA – Historically, Indonesia and Russia had good and close relations. Not just in the field of business and political relations, but a close friendship like two brothers that has lasted for 79 years since 1945. And NYC Indonesia is bond to make the relationship stronger. 

In the era of Indonesian President Soekarno, the relationship with Soviet Union President Nikita Khrushchev has grown stronger. They were very close and its good relationship has been maintained until now

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This month, 6-12 July 2024, The Chairman NYC Indonesia Tantan Taufik Lubis was invited to attend The International Congress of WYF (World Youth Festival) Directorate held by the Movement of The First and Rosmolodezh Youth Agency of the Russian Federation.

This international congress was attended by delegates from more than 100 countries in the world, aimed at strengthening the organization, evaluating programs and restructuring as well as strengthening country representatives for the next World Youth Festival.

The presence of Tantan who is also the ambassador of WYF, is an effort to further strengthen the cooperative relations between Indonesia and Russia which have been very close. "Youth Diplomacy is the right platform and instrument to maintain and improve relations between Indonesia and Russia," he said.

He also said that they want to continue the good legacy of the founding father of the nation state of Indonesia, Soekarno, based on free and active politics as a compass for the Indonesian diplomatic movement, which always builds communication and relationships with other nations in the world.

The population of youth in Indonesia is more than 75 Million, Its a big number. This was emphasized by Tantan who is also the chairman of International Relations of the KAHMI National Assembly

Meanwhile, Director General of WYF and Advisory to Head of Rosmolodezh  on International division Daniil Bisslinger said that International youth Cooperation based of The Principle on equality and mutual benefit. This is the basic principle that we must share and implement. 

On a different occasion, Head of International Relations WYF Directorate Yulya Motyakina presented the WYF work area which covers 16 key issues. Those include Education, Creative Economy, Civil Society, Management, Industry, Arts, Traditional Values, New World Order Multipolar Protection, Agriculture, Tourism/ Tourists, Media, Science Technology, Entrepreneurship, Sport, Healthy and Ecology. Of course, in the future, we will carry out more collaboration.

The historical and robust relationship between Indonesia and Russia, which dates back to 1945, continues to flourish through various diplomatic and cultural exchanges. The recent participation of Tantan Taufik Lubis, Chairman of NYC Indonesia, in the International Congress of WYF is a testament to the enduring and evolving partnership between the two nations.

NYC Indonesia highlights the importance of youth diplomacy in fostering mutual understanding and cooperation. As both countries move forward, the legacy of their founding leaders and the shared principles of equality and mutual benefit will undoubtedly guide their future endeavors, ensuring that the bond between Indonesia and Russia remains strong and fruitful for years to come.(*)

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