JAYAPURA – Acting Assistant III of the Papua Regional Secretariat, Johana Rumbiak, has called on regional governments to enhance synergy with the central government in accelerating national development. This call was made during the ceremony commemorating the 29th Regional Autonomy Day in Jayapura on Friday (April 25, 2025).

Rumbiak emphasized that solid collaboration between the central and regional governments is crucial to achieving Indonesia Emas 2045 (Golden Indonesia 2045). She stated that a harmonious relationship between the central and regional governments is key to improving responsive and transparent governance. On the same occasion, Rumbiak also conveyed the 29th Regional Autonomy Day commemoration theme, namely "Synergy Between Central and Regional Governments to Build the Archipelago Toward Golden Indonesia 2045."

The theme aims to remind stakeholders of the importance of synergy in facing increasingly complex development challenges. Rumbiak encouraged all parties to optimize public services and enhance governmental transparency and accountability. “Regional autonomy must be utilized to accelerate development and strengthen national integration,” she said. ***