President to brief nation on managing global conflict impact
The president said geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have affected global economic stability and security, and Indonesia is not immune to those effects.
“Due to the war in the Middle East, we must be prepared to face potential hardships, even though we are strong. I will soon present a special briefing to all the people of Indonesia,” Prabowo said, as broadcast by the Presidential Secretariat on Monday.
He noted that the world is facing increasing uncertainty and that conflicts among major powers could draw other countries into difficult situations.
“The world is facing shocks due to the war in the Middle East. To be honest, we may face hardships,” he said.
Nevertheless, Indonesia has been closely monitoring the situation and assessing economic indicators to determine the most appropriate steps to mitigate potential impacts from the conflict in the Middle East, Prabowo said.
“We will emerge from the crisis as a stronger, more prosperous, and self-sufficient nation,” the president said.
Highlighting what he described as “newly discovered wealth” that could help Indonesia prepare for possible challenges, Prabowo also emphasized the need to strengthen national resilience, particularly in the food and energy sectors.
The president said he is grateful that Indonesia’s long journey toward food self-sufficiency is beginning to yield tangible results. “We have already achieved rice self-sufficiency, and soon we will be able to meet our own protein needs as well,” he said.
Indonesia is also strengthening its energy sufficiency by developing new fuel resources based on domestic commodities, including palm oil, cassava, corn, and sugarcane.
As Indonesia intensifies efforts to achieve self-sufficiency and mitigate the domestic impact of global conflicts, Prabowo called on all Indonesians to work harder and remain grateful to Almighty God.
“We must work hard, preserve our harmony, and remain thankful,” the president said.
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Translator: Andi Firdaus, Nabil Ihsan