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        "msgid": "president-prabowo-links-overseas-visits-to-oil-supply-push-1775659942",
        "date": "2026-04-08 21:18:57",
        "title": "President Prabowo links overseas visits to oil supply push",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "President Prabowo Subianto has defended his recent international trips to Japan and South Korea as essential efforts to secure Indonesia's oil supply and enhance energy security amid rising geopolitical tensions. He emphasised that these engagements align with Indonesia's \"free and active\" foreign policy, aiming to diversify procurement sources and reduce vulnerabilities to global market disruptions. Despite external pressures, Prabowo expressed optimism about Indonesia's economic prospects, underscoring the government's commitment to policy coordination and leadership dedication.",
        "content": "<p>Addressing around 800 senior officials, including ministers, agency\nheads and security leaders, he dismissed suggestions that his trips were\nceremonial or for leisure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLadies and gentlemen, I have to travel here and there to secure oil\nsupply,\u201d Prabowo said at a government work meeting at the Presidential\nPalace complex in Jakarta on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>He said rising geopolitical tensions had pushed the government to\nstep up engagement with international partners to safeguard energy\nsecurity, which he described as critical to economic stability.<\/p>\n<p>The president recently visited Japan from March 29 to 31 and South\nKorea from March 31 to April 1, with a focus on strengthening economic\nresilience, including cooperation in the energy sector.<\/p>\n<p>Prabowo said he plans to travel to another country soon to expand\nIndonesia\u2019s options for oil procurement.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that the approach is consistent with Indonesia\u2019s\nlong-standing \u201cfree and active\u201d foreign policy, aimed at maintaining\nbalanced relations and advancing mutually beneficial cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>The government, he added, is seeking to diversify supply sources to\nreduce vulnerability to external shocks.<\/p>\n<p>Prabowo said ensuring stable energy supplies remains a top priority\namid uncertainties in global markets.<\/p>\n<p>He expressed confidence in Indonesia\u2019s economic outlook despite\nmounting international pressures.<\/p>\n<p>According to the president, Indonesia is entering a period of strong\nprospects even as other countries face challenges linked to geopolitical\ntensions.<\/p>\n<p>He said the government is continuing to strengthen policy\ncoordination to anticipate potential disruptions.<\/p>\n<p>Prabowo also acknowledged the demands of his role, stressing that\nleadership requires constant commitment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSince I have taken office, I must work to the best of my ability. I\nknow no days off,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Racing for peace: Indonesia\u2019s move to blunt Mideast\nescalation<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Prabowo envisions Indonesia, Japan to shape global\nstability<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Fathur\/Genta, Tegar Nurfitra<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/president-prabowo-links-overseas-visits-to-oil-supply-push-1775659942",
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