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.
Prabowo said that the target is 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 in his remarks at the Raya Harvest and Food Self-sufficiency Announcement in Karawang, West Java, Wednesday, quoted by Antara.
The President of the Republic of Indonesia conveyed that Indonesia must achieve food self-sufficiency, including animal protein self-sufficiency from livestock and fish.
For this reason, 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.
He said the impetus and energy he felt was 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 said.
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