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Prabowo's Foreign Visits Yield Concrete Results, Says Cabinet Secretary

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's foreign visits over the past 1.5 years have yielded concrete results, including Indonesia's admission to BRICS, according to Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.
  • These diplomatic efforts have secured Indonesia's energy and food supplies, facilitated a zero-percent tariff agreement with the EU, and attracted significant investment.
  • The visits also strengthened Indonesia's defense capabilities and its role in international affairs, such as providing aid to Palestine and facilitating the Hajj pilgrimage.

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya asserted that President Prabowo Subianto's extensive foreign visits over the past 1.5 years have produced tangible achievements, refuting claims that the trips were merely ceremonial.

So it is a big mistake to say it was just for show or ceremonial. We must look at what has been achieved in the last 1.5 years.

— Teddy Indra WijayaCabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya defending the concrete results of President Prabowo's foreign visits.

Wijaya highlighted several key outcomes, including Indonesia's successful admission into the BRICS bloc, which he credited with ensuring the nation's energy and food security and stabilizing fuel prices. He also pointed to the realization of a zero-percent tariff agreement with the European Union, a goal pursued for over a decade, and the attraction of approximately Rp 2,430 trillion in investment over the same period. Specific examples include an investment of around Rp 575 trillion following the President's recent visits to Japan and South Korea.

The benefit? Well, right now, amidst the conflict and crisis, the country's supply is guaranteed, fuel stock is secure, subsidized fuel prices have not increased, and food stock is also safe.

— Teddy Indra WijayaCabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya explaining the advantages of Indonesia joining BRICS.

Furthermore, Wijaya noted the enhancement of Indonesia's defense capabilities through acquisitions from various international partners, including France, the US, Russia, China, and the UK. The smooth execution of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, with Indonesia being the sole nation granted land ownership in Saudi Arabia for its pilgrims, was also cited as a success.

It was during President Prabowo's time, precisely in 2025.

— Teddy Indra WijayaCabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya on the realization of the zero-percent tariff agreement with the EU.

In terms of international engagement, Wijaya emphasized President Prabowo's active role in addressing the Palestinian issue, evidenced by aerial logistics drops and the deployment of a hospital ship. Indonesia has also extended educational opportunities to Palestinian students, with about 100 currently studying in the country. These achievements, Wijaya argued, demonstrate the strategic value of the President's foreign policy initiatives.

The key to agriculture is simple: if you want a larger harvest, you must plant more. Therefore, the government is ensuring that all production needs are met so that farmers can increase their planted area and productivity.

— SudaryonoDeputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono emphasizing the importance of increasing planted area for food production.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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