JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that the Indonesian nation is a large and strong country, and has the ability to overcome disasters and trials including natural disasters that are now engulfing Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.
This was conveyed by President Prabowo at the commemoration of the 61st Anniversary of the Golkar Party at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Friday, December 5. President Prabowo acknowledged that the disasters that occurred in the three provinces caused suffering, difficulties, and challenges for the people.
However, he stressed that in the midst of this trial, the strength and integrity of the nation was proven. President Prabowo highlighted the effectiveness of the government's reaction in dealing with disasters where currently, state tools will soon be present at the disaster site.
President Prabowo said that currently 50 helicopters are moving in disaster areas to help evacuate and distribute aid. This week, as many as several new helicopters also arrived and will continue to grow. In addition, he has also ordered starting January next year, Indonesia will bring in 200 helicopters in stages.
In addition to helicopters, President Prabowo also mentioned that Indonesia will have a number of other strategic weapons system main tools (defense equipment) that have vital functions in disaster management, namely the latest five Hercules C-130J and Airbus A400.
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