Indonesia, July 5 -- Population and Family Development Minister Wihaji, concurrently head of the National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN), emphasized the need for multi-party collaboration to build strong and harmonious families in Indonesia.

"The government plays an important role in family development. However, the government cannot work alone. We need to improve multi-actor cooperation and commitment between the government, the community, and other stakeholders," Wihaji noted in his written remarks.

The statement was delivered by North Sulawesi Deputy Governor Victor Mailangkay during the 32nd National Family Day (Harganas) ceremony in Manado, North Sulawesi, on Friday.

The minister explained that enhancing cross-party...