JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the government's commitment to strengthening food security not only in the agricultural sector, one of which is through the development of fishing villages in various regions of Indonesia.
In his remarks at the Raya Harvest and Food Self-sufficiency Announcement in Karawang, West Java, Prabowo targeted to build 1,100 Red and White Fishing Villages (KNMP) this year.
"In 2026, we target 1,100 fishing villages. In the coming years, there may be more," said Prabowo, quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, January 7.
The President said Indonesia must achieve food self-sufficiency, including self-sufficiency in animal protein from livestock and fish.
Therefore, the government will open thousands of fishing villages and develop hundreds of fish cultivation centers throughout the country.
The government will also build a large-scale livestock sector throughout Indonesia.
According to the President, meeting the protein needs is very important for the future of the nation.
He emphasized that Indonesian children must get enough protein intake so that they can grow strong, healthy, and smart.
"Our people, our children must eat a lot of protein. He must grow strong, grow smart and grow into a great future for Indonesia," he said.
The Head of State also expressed optimism about the government's big plans.
Prabowo said that the impetus and energy he felt was getting stronger after seeing the improvement in the welfare of farmers and fishermen.
"I saw that the income of our farmers increased and I also received a report from the Minister of Marine Affairs (Sakti Wahyu Trenggono), the results of our fishermen also increased and in the coming years it will increase even more," he added.
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