Prabowo: No foreign nation cares for Indonesia; some seek to divide and steal

President Prabowo Subianto asserted that Indonesia cannot expect sympathy from other nations, claiming that some actively work to sow discord and plunder the country's resources. He invoked historical grievances, stating that during centuries of colonization, Indonesians were treated as inferior, and the nation's wealth was systematically extracted. "No other nation pities us, even from the past they wanted to divide us, divide and conquer," Prabowo said Friday in West Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. He noted that even today, Indonesia is perceived as inferior by certain groups and nations envious of its wealth, who are devising ways to exploit it, ideally through national division. Addressing the issue of national strength, Prabowo highlighted that a great nation is one that is united, particularly its elites and leaders. He urged for unity and magnanimity, stating that a truly great nation is not characterized by envy, suspicion, or self-serving interests. The president made these remarks during the inauguration of the Meninting Dam in West Lombok, which was part of a ceremony inaugurating five dams across three provinces. These projects, built between 2015 and 2025, represent a state investment totaling Rp 9.79 trillion. Prabowo expressed gratitude for inaugurating the Meninting Dam, acknowledging the significant time, cost, and resources required for such infrastructure development.

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No other nation pities us, even from the past they wanted to divide us, divide and conquer.