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I am very hopeful that this discussion will give you an opportunity to learn more about the H.E. Dr. Fadli Zon with
Indonesian general elections system and mechanism, as the purpose of this observation mission Parliamentary Delegation
is that you will learn and observe the elections in Indonesia directly. for Legislative Election
Observation Mission
On this occasion, I would like to thank Mr. Secretary General, who also serves as an acting Head
of the Parliamentary Expertise Agency, and all officials, for all the efforts to make this event
possible as well as the facilities provided. This shows that the Indonesian House, supported by
the Secretariat General and Parliamentary Expertise Agency, is taking part for the success the
2019 general elections. It is our sincere hope that the general elections in Indonesia will become
a model for democratic general elections in the world.

Finally, I wish you all a fruitful discussion today, and I am pleased to invite you to observe the
elections process tomorrow starting from the beginning, vote casting, to ballot counting at the
polling stations and the vote tabulation center. Hopefully, what you will witness tomorrow
provides benefit and lessons to promote democracy around the globe. We would like to
apologize for any shortcomings in our reception and agenda.

Hopefully, the 2019 elections which will be held tomorrow will run smoothly, peacefully and
safely for the sake of our goals as the Indonesian nation, namely the solidity of the Unitary State
of the Republic of Indonesia and the increase of our prosperity as a nation. May God Almighty
bless us with strength and wise guidance.

344 I Selected Speeches of the Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia