JAYAPURA – Papua Deputy Governor Aryoko Rumaropen described the 2025 Provincial-Level Joint Christmas Celebration as a momentum marking the beginning of the Papua Governor and Deputy Governor’s administration for the 2025–2030 term. This Christmas marks the first joint celebration since both leaders were entrusted with leading Papua Province.

Aryoko stated that the Christmas momentum holds special significance, as it represents an initial step in jointly building Papua amid the challenges of governance and development.

“This year’s Joint Christmas Celebration is the first Christmas for the Governor and Deputy Governor of Papua since we received the mandate to lead Papua Province for the 2025–2030 period,” he said.

He emphasized that Christmas celebrations are not merely ceremonial events, but also moments of reflection to strengthen togetherness between the government and the community.

According to him, the values of faith and hope embodied in Christmas must serve as the foundation for governing in the years ahead.

The Deputy Governor reaffirmed the regional government’s commitment to promoting a more advanced, just, and harmonious Papua.

“This momentum marks a hopeful beginning for us to move forward together in building Papua,” he stated.

The 2025 Provincial-Level Joint Christmas Celebration in Papua is expected to strengthen fraternity and unity among all elements of society in supporting the government’s agenda over the next five years. ***