JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto has reiterated his commitment to eradicate extreme poverty in Indonesia by the end of his term in 2029.
In a speech at the Inauguration of 166 People's Schools in 34 Provinces, Prabowo is optimistic that the fate of the Indonesian people who are in the desil 1 and 2 groups can be changed through hard work and the right policies.
"My ambition, at the end of my term in 2029, those who are in extreme poverty in desil 1 and 2, we can change their fate. We can eliminate extreme poverty in Indonesia," said Prabowo as quoted by ANTARA, Monday, January 12.
He assessed that the target was realistic given the various achievements that had been achieved by the government. According to him, the Indonesian nation needs to dare to acknowledge success without losing a humble attitude.
"We are not arrogant, we are not proud, we are not proud, but we must be proud of our achievements. We must be proud of the evidence, we must not understand success, we must not be a humble nation, humble, but not humble," he said.
The President emphasized that Indonesia has great potential and wealth to realize the welfare of the people, even though its management for decades has not been completely orderly.
Furthermore, the President is grateful that Indonesia is still in good condition even though the world's geoeconomic and political conditions are full of turmoil and uncertainty.
"Brothers in the midst of a turbulent world, full of uncertainty, we are grateful that our country is still in good condition. Our potential is very large, our wealth is very much," said the President.
He added that in the last six months the government has begun to see tangible results from various efforts that have been made, especially related to improving the conditions of the younger generation and vulnerable people.
The President also invited all elements of the nation to unite and work together in efforts to eradicate poverty and hunger in Indonesia.
"I invite all, all the Indonesian people, let's unite, let's work together to eliminate poverty and hunger from Indonesia. We will revive all the lives of the Indonesian people," he added.
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