Interfaith leaders have issued a statement on the importance of preserving harmony and reaffirming the sovereignty of the nation. The seven points were delivered by representatives of interfaith leaders at the Interfaith Leaders Dialogue at Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta.

Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar said the dialogue was attended by about 100 participants, with representatives of Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism serving as speakers. All of the faith communities present came together in agreement to maintain stability and brotherhood within society.

"We have just held an interfaith dialogue attended by approximately 100 people. Representatives of every religion were present as speakers, and the event was also accompanied by the reading of a joint statement by interfaith leaders under the theme 'Preserving Harmony, Reaffirming National Sovereignty,'" the Minister said at a press conference following the Interfaith Leaders Dialogue at Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

The Minister explained that the seven points of the joint statement serve as a moral foundation for people of faith to continue safeguarding peace, harmony, and social cohesion. Through this agreement, the interfaith leaders affirmed their shared commitment to upholding the pillars of the nation of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI).

Under the agreement, the Minister continued, people of faith are also urged to put self-restraint, patience, and collective effort first when responding to the various issues that arise in society. A calm approach is considered important so that every national challenge can be met in a mature and constructive way.

"All religious communities agree to consistently uphold the pillars of the Indonesian nation. People of faith are also urged to always exercise self-control in responding to the various problems that may arise around us, and to return to the holy teachings of their respective religions, whose essence is full of love, friendship, and peace," the Minister said.

The Minister further stressed that efforts to nurture tolerance do not end with the dialogue forum itself but are being followed up simultaneously by the Ministry of Religious Affairs down to the grassroots level. On the same day, the Ministry mobilized its Provincial Regional Offices, District/City Offices, Offices of Religious Affairs (KUA), and mosques across Indonesia to hold communal prayers and expressions of gratitude.

This coordinated step was taken as a spiritual effort so that the Indonesian people may continue to be given strength and resilience in facing global dynamics and challenges, including the effects of global economic uncertainty.

"We pray that the global difficulties faced by the nation, especially Indonesia, may be lifted by Almighty God, so that prosperity and peace may be restored for families and all living beings," the Minister said.

Beyond prayers for economic resilience and public welfare, the event also served as a moment of gratitude for the preservation of the nation's unity. The Minister noted that the various national challenges and problems have been prevented early and resolved through improvements carried out within constitutional bounds. This, he said, reflects the maturity of the Indonesian nation in safeguarding democracy and unity.

The Minister also urged the public at large to keep combining concrete efforts with a spiritual approach through prayer and gratitude in facing every national test.

The following are the seven points of the statement read at the Interfaith Leaders Dialogue at Istiqlal Mosque by Rev. Dr. Ir. Hano Abinasti Palit, M.Th. (Protestant), Budi S. Tanuwibowo (Confucian), Dr. KH. Marsudi Syuhud (Islam), R. D. Aloysius Budi Purnomo (Catholic), KRHT P. Astono Chandra Dana, S.E., M.M. (Hindu), the Venerable Bhikkhu Wongsin Labhiko Mahathera (Buddhist), and Arif Satria (Chair of ICMI):

1. Reaffirm the national commitment that the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI) stands firmly on the foundation of Belief in the One and Only God, as the spiritual basis of life in society, the nation, and the state.
2. Honor the service and the fighting spirit of the heroes who sacrificed body and soul to win, defend, and give meaning to the nation's independence.
3. Nurture the spirit of nationalism and patriotism within the framework of unity, brotherhood, and tolerance, and reject all forms of anarchy and any effort that leads to division or undermines the nation's sovereignty.
4. Place harmony, concord, and brotherhood among religious communities as the foundation and prerequisite for sustained development, and maintain a calm and conducive atmosphere amid national and global dynamics.
5. Put into practice the noble values of religion as a guide for morality, public ethics, and a unifying force among the faithful amid Indonesia's diversity.
6. Call on all people of faith and the wider public to act wisely and not be easily provoked, by always putting verification and clarification first when responding to the flow of information on social media.
7. Reject all forms of exploitation and destruction of nature as an expression of responsibility for preserving the environment, while supporting every development policy aimed at achieving prosperity and social justice for all Indonesians. (Bureau of Public Relations and Communication)