Jakarta, July 23 -- President Prabowo Subianto has called on all citizens to welcome and celebrate Indonesia's 80th Independence Day on August 17 with a spirit of optimism, joy, and national solidarity.

At the launch of the logo for this year's national day celebrations at the State Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday, he emphasized that the commemoration of eight decades of independence and sovereignty must inspire all to strengthen brotherhood amid diversity.

"We may be different, we may compete against one another, but we are all brothers and sisters - we are the sons and daughters of the Indonesian nation," he said.

To enliven the upcoming anniversary, the President encouraged all residents to hoist and fly the Red and White flag at hom...