Jakarta, Nov. 25 -- Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar expressed his respect for teachers across Indonesia, describing them as the main pillar of the nation's educational progress.

Leading the National Teachers' Day 2025 ceremony on Tuesday, he said a nation's advancement is closely linked to the strength of its education system, a responsibility carried largely by teachers.

He highlighted teachers' strategic role in advancing education and shaping national character. According to the minister, teachers remain irreplaceable because education involves not only transferring knowledge but also nurturing character, ethics, and moral values.

The minister also noted progress in the implementation of the Teacher Professional Education...