Prabowo: Indonesia Won't Beg Others if It Upholds Pancasila

President Prabowo Subianto expressed confidence that Indonesia will not need to rely on external aid if the nation consistently implements the values of Pancasila across all facets of life. He envisions Indonesia evolving into a developed, prosperous, and respected nation, driven by unity, justice, and humanity. Prabowo articulated this vision during the commemoration of Pancasila Birth Day at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs complex in Jakarta.

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I am convinced that Indonesia will not only become a developed and prosperous nation, Indonesia will be a nation respected by other nations because of its prosperous people.

"I am convinced that Indonesia will not only become a developed and prosperous nation, Indonesia will be a nation respected by other nations because of its prosperous people," Prabowo stated. He further elaborated that a Pancasila-based nation would be a force for world peace, capable of assisting other countries rather than seeking assistance itself.

Prabowo also called for a transformation of Indonesia's economy, grounding it in Pancasila principles. He outlined four core principles for this economic system: religious, humanitarian, national unity, and social justice. He stressed that natural resources are a divine trust, not mere commodities, and must be managed responsibly for the populace's benefit. The success of national development, he argued, should be measured by improvements in the quality of life for all citizens, particularly the most vulnerable.

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Natural wealth is a trust from Almighty God that must be managed responsibly for the greatest prosperity of the people.

Emphasizing an egalitarian and people-oriented approach, Prabowo referenced Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution, which promotes a joint effort based on familial principles. He reiterated that an economy rooted in social justice is fundamental to Indonesia's struggle, ensuring that economic growth translates into the equitable distribution of progress felt by all Indonesians.

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Economic growth must be accompanied by the equal distribution of progress and must be felt by the entire Indonesian population.