President Prabowo Subianto gave respect and appreciation to ministers and farmers for their struggle and dedication until Indonesia achieved food self-sufficiency, especially rice, by 2025.
This was conveyed by the President when attending the Raya Harvest event in Karawang Regency, West Java, Wednesday, January 7.
"Brothers and sisters, please allow me to follow my instincts, follow my habits since I was young, please allow me to respect all of you who have fought to serve so that we are self-sufficient in food," said the President, quoted by Antara.
The President expressed his gratitude to the ministers and farmers who were considered to have contributed greatly to strengthening the nation's confidence through achievements in the food sector.
Prabowo assessed that the success was proof that Indonesia was able to build independence and realize prosperity that favored the people.
Prabowo also explained that his background as a soldier formed the habit of respecting those who are meritorious and fighting in the field.
In his leadership journey since he was young, he admitted that he often felt admiration for those who were at the forefront and contributed directly to the success of the team.
Prabowo emphasized that the prosperity of the nation must really be in the hands of the Indonesian people, with farmers as one of its main pillars.
"Free, free, free! Farmers live! Farmers prosper! Indonesia is prosperous! Indonesia is progressing! Happy fighting!" said President Prabowo.
It is known that Prabowo announced that Indonesia officially achieved food self-sufficiency, especially rice, in 2025.
"By saying Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, this morning, Wednesday, January 7, 2026, I Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia, hereby announce that food self-sufficiency has been achieved in 2025 for all Indonesian people. Thank you," said President Prabowo who immediately punched the alu into the gourd as a symbol of the achievement of rice self-sufficiency.
In his remarks at the event, President Prabowo expressed his pride and happiness at the achievement of self-sufficiency.
In front of farmers, agricultural extension workers, and the entire Indonesian agricultural community, President Prabowo thanked them for their hard work.
"Thank you, the entire agricultural community in Indonesia, you work hard, you are united, you are compact, you produce 4 years, you give it to the nation and the state, we are self-sufficient, one year, we have stood on our own feet, one year, we are not dependent on other nations," said President Prabowo who was greeted with a roar of applause from the farmers.
The President emphasized that farmers have proven themselves as the best sons and daughters of the nation.
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