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President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Officially Open CACCJ 7th

Senin, 12 Juli 2010/ 21:00:00 (Dibaca : 0 kali )
Jakarta, Constitutional Court Online - Theoretically, the General Election (Election), is democracy itself. The better the election, the better the democracy.

Said by the Chairman of the Constitutional Court , Moh. Mahfud MD, at the opening in the Opening Ceremony of The 7th Conference of Asian Constitusional Court Judges / CACCJ (Conference of the 7th Asian Constitutional Court Judges), on Tuesday (13 / 7) at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta. On the same occasion, beating gongs made by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, as a sign of officially opening the conference CACCJ.

Furthermore, in his speech, Mahfud said, the conference theme "The General Election Law." You mean he made the theme because elections are an inseparable element of the democratic system itself. According to him, the more qualified the election then the quality is also a system of democracy on a country. The more democratic a country, the easier it will also bring about justice and prosperity for the people.

"The most important issue is how to connect with the principles of democratic elections. That is a quality election is not merely a formality and procedural, but elections are applying democratic values are substantial, "said Mahfud.

Mahfud added, chose the theme of this conference is to bring up the idea of elections to be qualified and able to answer the strategic challenges of nationhood, not only for Indonesia alone, but more than that, this conference can grow solutif ideas on problems in Asia and even the world. Particularly in the context of state administration and the existence of the Constitutional Court as a judicial institution.

"I expect two things, first, the Constitutional Court of Indonesia to be a good host for this event, and second, this event can be run well and smoothly so that the benefits that effective," he said as he ended his speech.

Meanwhile, in his speech, President Yudhoyono also expressed his expectation. According to him, with the existence of this conference will further promote cooperation and partnership of the Constitutional Court and similar institutions in Asia, so it can answer the challenge and affirm the future vision of nationhood.

"Topics appropriate, forward-looking and relevant to the motion dynamics of nationhood. Especially in this forum the participants can share ideas and experiences on the system, the Constitution, the conduct of General Elections, in accordance with the system in their respective countries, "he said.

Expectations are certainly not excessive, since the conference was attended by delegates of the Constitutional Court and similar institutions from 26 countries and a few delegates from international organizations. In addition, although this conference explicitly mention Asia, but this event was also attended by representatives from several countries outside Asia.

"There were also some countries of the European region, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa," said Secretary General of the Constitutional Court of Indonesia, M. Janedjri Gaffar in the report.

Banquet Welcomes the Delegates
On the night before, the Chairman of the Constitutional Court, Moh. Mahfud MD held a dinner to welcome delegates from 26 countries of participants of The 7th Conference of Asian Constitusional Court Judges, Monday (12 / 7) at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Jakarta. The dinner was also attended by Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and First Lady Ani Yudhoyono.

Mahfud said that Indonesia felt honored to have been selected to host a grand event for the Constitutional Court that the Asia. "An Honour for Indonesia for being hosted for CACCJ and Also being a place to announce the Declaration of Jakarta. We hope friendly atmosphere building cans During the gathering, "said Mahfud.

The dinner was well attended by a number of state officials, including Menhukham Patrialis Akbar, Chairman of the Judicial Commission Busyro Muqqadas, Chairman of the Supreme Court Harifin Tumpa, Member of the Forum Constitution and Constitutional Law Lecturers from several universities. (Dodi / Koen)