President Prabowo's Visit to the UK Receives a Commitment to Invest Rp90 Trillion in the Maritime Sector

JAKARTA - The Minister of State Secretary (Mensesneg) Prasetyo Hadi confirmed that the United Kingdom was committed to investing in Indonesia worth Rp90 trillion in the maritime sector after President Prabowo made a working visit.

This was conveyed by Prasetyo Hadi to reporters at the Presidential Palace Complex, Jakarta, Thursday, January 22.

The Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi explained that the investment commitment was a continuation of discussions that had begun some time ago between Indonesia and the British government.

According to Prasetyo, this cooperation is strategic considering that three-quarters of Indonesia's territory is the ocean. The government targets an increase in the welfare of fishermen while boosting the production of fish-based protein, which has been considered low.

In addition to the procurement of ships, the program is also connected with the development and modernization of fishing villages.

The government is preparing around 100 fishing villages in various regions of Indonesia with integrated facilities, ranging from piers, cold storage, to fuel filling stations.