Jakarta, Nov. 10 -- Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf led Indonesia's Heroes' Day ceremony at the Kalibata National Heroes Cemetery in South Jakarta on Tuesday, paying tribute to those who fought for the country's independence.

The ceremony opened with a reading recounting the Battle of Surabaya on November 10, 1945, which Indonesia commemorates annually as Heroes' Day, followed by a moment of silence.

Yusuf dedicated the moment of silence to the nation's heroes, martyrs and fighters who fought for independence.

During the minute of silence, troops presented arms as sirens sounded for 60 seconds.

Yusuf then led a tribute to the national heroes and formally closed the ceremony. He later visited their graves and laid flowers along...