President Prabowo Subianto has issued several statements addressing\nthe escalation of warfare in the Middle East following attacks by the\nUnited States and Israel on Iran.<\/p>\n
Indonesia Remains Non-Aligned<\/p>\n
Prabowo stated that Indonesia has remained on the correct path in\nresponding to the escalating war in the Middle East region. He affirmed\nIndonesia\u2019s consistent commitment to the principle of independent and\nactive foreign policy. Prabowo declared that Indonesia will not join any\nbloc, stating that Indonesia respects all nations and global powers.\n\u201cOur nation is on the correct path, we remain non-aligned, we always\nfollow the path of independent and active foreign policy, non-bloc,\u201d\nPrabowo said at the inauguration ceremony of 218 bridges on Monday, 9\nMarch.<\/p>\n
Potential Impact on Indonesia<\/p>\n
Prabowo acknowledged that despite Indonesia\u2019s geographical distance\nfrom the Middle East conflict, the impacts could still be felt\ndomestically. He stated that events in one region will influence\ndevelopments in other regions. He recognised that amid this uncertain\nglobal climate, fuel prices could potentially increase, with knock-on\neffects on food prices. However, Prabowo noted that Indonesia has\nalready achieved rice self-sufficiency. \u201cWe will also soon reach the\ncapability to meet our protein needs. Whatever happens elsewhere and\nnations experience difficulties, at minimum we will be secure on food\nmatters,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Energy Self-Sufficiency Target<\/p>\n
With global oil prices surging due to the warfare, Prabowo set a\ntarget for Indonesian energy self-sufficiency. He stated that Indonesia\nmust be capable of meeting its fuel requirements without depending on\nimports from abroad. \u201cWe must eventually be able to meet our fuel needs\nnot from foreign imports, but rather from our own crops, from palm oil,\nfrom cassava, from corn, and from sugarcane,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Preparing for Difficulties<\/p>\n
Prabowo also addressed the potential difficulties resulting from the\nwar. He noted that the war\u2019s impact would not be limited to Indonesia\nbut would affect the entire world. Prabowo characterised the current\nsituation as filled with uncertainty and dangerous dynamics. \u201cAll\nbrothers and sisters, the entire world is experiencing shocks, the\nentire world. Due to the war in the Middle East, frankly, we must be\nprepared to face difficulties,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Planned National Briefing<\/p>\n
Finally, Prabowo announced plans to deliver a comprehensive briefing\nintended for all Indonesians in the near future. He did not elaborate on\nthe specifics of the briefing, but this announcement comes amid the\nrecent intensification of Middle East conflict. \u201cHowever, I must also be\nhonest with all the people and I will deliver a briefing to all\nIndonesians in the near future,\u201d Prabowo said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/key-points-from-prabowos-statement-on-iran-israel-us-conflict-1773108741", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }