Prabowo Meets Luhut to Discuss Impact of Middle East Conflict

JAKARTA — President Prabowo Subianto met with the Chairman of the National Economic Council (DEN) Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan and his team in Jakarta on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated that the meeting discussed the impact of Middle East conflict on Indonesia’s and the world’s economy.

“President Prabowo received the Chairman and Members of the National Economic Council (DEN) together with several relevant ministers to discuss developments in the global economy, including the potential impact of escalation in Middle East conflict on the world economy and Indonesia, in Jakarta, Wednesday, 11 March 2026,” the Cabinet Secretary said on Thursday.

The government assured that energy supplies in the form of fuel oil (BBM) and gas are in sufficient condition.

“National supplies of fuel oil and gas are in sufficient condition,” he added.

Prabowo also emphasised the importance of accelerating energy self-sufficiency and strengthening government digitalisation, including through pilot digitalisation of social assistance distribution, to improve efficiency of state spending.

“The President has requested that all levels of government continue to anticipate developments in the global situation and ensure that national economic stability remains secure,” he stressed.