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00:00 The Garuda Contingent Monusco transferred the peacekeeping duties from the 2023 contingent
00:07 to the incoming 2024 contingent in a ceremony held at Nroma Supercamp, Democratic Republic
00:14 of Congo.
00:15 The ceremony marks the next rotation of Indonesian peacekeepers in the mission and began with
00:21 the Indonesian Peacekeeping Centre Commander laying a wreath at Martyr Square to honour
00:26 the fallen troops who served in Monusco.
00:35 The ceremony continued indoors at the Rube Hall with the official handover following
00:40 the wreath laying.
00:41 The Indo-RDB-39E Monusco transferred duties to Indo-RDB-39F Monusco, while the Indonesian
00:50 Engineering Company-20T passed its responsibilities to Indonesian Engineering Company-20U.
01:00 Why we conduct this handover and takeover process is a part of TCC responsibilities.
01:08 The idea is we want to confirm that the handover and takeover process will run smoothly.
01:16 It's not only about the personnel but also for the material because we have heavy material
01:21 here.
01:22 As we know that the Indonesian Rapid Deployment Battalion is also implement the Indonesian
01:28 Infantry Mechanics doctrine.
01:33 The ceremony featured each Task Force Commander signing a rotation memorandum of understanding.
01:39 This document formally transfers responsibilities and underlined the ongoing UN peacekeeping
01:45 mandate.
01:47 Commander Retiono addressed the rotating troops and reminded them of their critical mission
01:53 to protect civilians, support disarmament efforts and provide humanitarian security
01:58 assistance.
02:00 All are considered crucial steps in stabilizing the Democratic Republic of Congo.
02:09 The ceremony concluded on a high note, with the troops raising their spirits by singing
02:13 the motivational chant, Garuda Garuda Kuat, Almighty Garuda.
02:18 So you just witnessed the handover and takeover ceremony from 2023 batch to 2024 batch where
02:35 the troops showed the energy and their commitment both from the 2023 batch as they have done
02:44 remarkable and outstanding mission to keep this mission, the peace here in Democratic
02:52 Republic of Congo.
02:53 And also for 2024 they are committed to continue and to make Indonesia proud, especially for
03:01 the Indonesian peacekeeper Garuda Kuat.
03:05 Thank you.
03:17 [ Music ]