Jakarta, Sept. 5 -- Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden praised Indonesia's interfaith harmony, which she experienced while visiting the Istiqlal Mosque and the Jakarta Cathedral on Friday, according to Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar.

"The Crown Princess was amazed that there is such a country where its largest mosque stands face-to-face with a beautiful cathedral. This is the symbol of Indonesia," Umar said after accompanying Victoria during her visit.

The minister said the Crown Princess, visiting Indonesia as a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Goodwill Ambassador, was warmly welcomed by congregants at Istiqlal Mosque and along her path to Jakarta Cathedral.

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