Thekabarnews.com—President Prabowo Subianto gave a speech at the Indonesia–Japan Business Forum in Tokyo on March 30. In his speech, he talked about Indonesia’s big plans for its economy and strategy. He asked for a stronger and more transformative relationship between the two countries.

Prabowo thanked Japanese business leaders for their long-term support of Indonesia’s growth in a speech. He also said that Indonesia is moving into a new phase that is more important, faster, and more ambitious.

The main point of the speech was Indonesia’s shift to renewable energy. Prabowo remarked that the goal is to add 100 gigawatts of solar power capacity in the next three years. He also wants to put more money into biofuels, geothermal energy, and electric cars.

He said the change was not only good for the environment but also needed for strategy, especially since West Asia is becoming more politically unstable.

Indonesia’s large domestic market also enables a shift in energy usage. Prabowo said that the country’s 114 million motorcycles are a key area for electrification. This could mean more clean energy and electric vehicle infrastructure.

When talking about economic policy, the president stressed Indonesia’s commitment to resource sovereignty. Prabowo said that the country will stop sending raw materials to other countries without adding value.

He emphasized that the country should view important minerals as long-term strategic assets. He also said again that Indonesia is responsible for protecting and restoring its forests as part of the global effort to protect the environment.

Prabowo also talked about how to improve the investment climate and the way the government works. He said that Indonesia has always kept its debt under control and promised to set up a special task force to help foreign investors with regulatory issues.

He urged businesses to engage directly with the government regarding their issues and emphasized the importance of making decisions more swiftly and responsively.

“A modern president needs to be like a CEO and find problems and fix them quickly,” President Prabowo said.

This shows how important it is for the government to work quickly. He also said that the old timelines for reform are no longer enough in today’s fast-paced world.

The president also said again that Indonesia’s long-standing diplomatic policy is to promote cooperation between many countries.

“One thousand friends are too few; one enemy is too many,” he said to stress that Indonesia wants to get along with all of the world’s major powers.

The speech shows that Indonesia wants to be a big part of changing the region’s economy, especially in the areas of energy transition and industrial growth. To achieve these goals, Indonesia should strengthen ties with Japan, one of its key economic partners.

Indonesia’s strategy tries to find a balance between the country’s needs, making it a viable place to invest, and working with other countries. This approach is important as the economy changes and competition around the world becomes tougher.

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