Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has denied the notion that he is being "lied to" by his ministers in the Red and White Cabinet. He said that there are some who say he is being "lied to" by his subordinates and the Indonesian economy is only good on paper. Prabowo dismisses this view.
"I'm very happy. Every time I see a real success. Some say I'm lied to by my ministers. Some say that the Indonesian economy is only good on paper. Not so, it's in front of our eyes, our economy is in front of our eyes", Prabowo said in South Sumatra on Wednesday April 23.
Prabowo stressed that the Indonesian economy is currently in a strong position and will be even stronger going forward. He said that he and his officials are struggling hard in fighting for the future.
Prabowo asserted that Indonesia would not only be food self-sufficient, but would be transformed into a world food barn.
"Right now we are already able to help other countries. We help our neighbours, our sisters and brothers in humanitarian terms", he said.
He said that this is something that makes him proud as the president. "I am the president of a country that is not begging, but helping our other sisters and brothers", he said.
Prabowo also stated that as long as food matters are safely under control in a country, other things will follow.
He stressed that Indonesia is a country that is very abundant natural wealth, and it must be enjoyed by all Indonesian people without exception.
"There's no need to be afraid if shares go up or down. Do you have shares? No? No? You don't have shares? Yes, those who have shares, I understand you're also deserving. But as long as we can produce food, our country is safe, there's no need to worry", he said. (mnf/dal)
[Translated by James Balowski. The original title of the article was "Prabowo Bantah Anggapan 'Dibohongi' Menteri-Menterinya".]
