Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto said global crises in several regions are pushing Indonesia to accelerate efforts to achieve food and energy self-sufficiency.
Speaking at the first anniversary of sovereign wealth fund Danantara in Jakarta on Wednesday, Prabowo said crises could also present opportunities for national progress.
"Crisis always generates opportunity; crisis is a test; crisis is a stepping stone. The strong will survive, and the weak will continue to suffer," he said.
Prabowo expressed confidence that Indonesia could withstand the ongoing crises, including those related to tensions involving Israel, the United States, and Iran.
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"I am fully confident that the Indonesian people have been blessed with extraordinary natural wealth, and we are capable of emerging from these crises," he said.
The president said achieving food and energy self-sufficiency are the government’s two main priorities, noting that progress has been made in food production.
"We already have the intent to achieve energy self-sufficiency, a goal we are confident we can reach within the next four years. However, these crises are forcing us to accelerate," he said.
Prabowo added that the government is prioritizing the development of solar power plants in several regions.
The projects are expected to deliver a total installed capacity of up to 100 gigawatts.
"That is my command. That is my decision, and we will prove to the world that we are faster and more effective in this regard," he said.
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