The dramatic rise of China is being followed by the rise of India and, now, by the rise of Indonesia and ASEAN. [...] Indonesia is one of the most diverse countries in the world. [...] It is a country of many ethnic groups, languages, cultures and religions. This explains the fact that your national moto is Unity in Diversity. [...] My second wish is for Indonesia to continue to enjoy domestic peace and for harmony to prevail between Indonesians of different ethnicity,language, culture and religion. [...] Let Indonesia be a shining example to the world that diversity can be an asset and unity in diversity can be a lived experience. [...] My third wish concerns Indonesia and ASEAN. [...] ASEAN is important to Indonesia because it has helped to maintain peace in Southeast Asia. [...] ASEAN has also integrated our ten economies into a single economy which is one of the biggest in the world. [...] Indonesia is the largest member and natural leader of ASEAN. [...] My third wish is for Indonesia to remain committed to ASEAN and will continue to play a leadership role in ASEAN. 6.
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