Jakarta, Nov. 14 -- Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar on Friday said Indonesia would strengthen ecotheology and social harmony as core principles of national development, adding that both concepts will be mainstreamed across the ministry's public policies.

He explained that ecotheology focuses on building global awareness around environmental care and preservation, noting that healthier ecosystems ultimately support human well-being.

The minister delivered the remarks at the launch of three ministry-published books - Ecotheology, Roadmap of Religious Moderation, and Trilogy of Harmony - produced by the Agency for Religious Moderation and Human Resource Development.

He said social harmony remains a prerequisite for meaningfu...