Jakarta - The Minister of State Secretary (Mensesneg) Prasetyo Hadi expressed President Prabowo Subianto's opinion that professors, professors, deans, and academics are the best sons and daughters of the nation.

This was stated by Prasetyo Hadi after President Prabowo opened the Indonesian Science and Technology Convention (KSTI) 2026 and National Sarasehan which was attended by around 2,600 rectors, deans, professors, lecturers, and hundreds of researchers, at the JICC, Jakarta, Friday, June 26.

According to Prasetyo, President Prabowo Subianto also asked academics, researchers, and universities to direct science and innovation for the benefit of the nation and the welfare of the people.

He gave an example, the President encouraged researchers in the field of agriculture to continue to produce superior seeds and seedlings to strengthen national food security. In addition, the government also pays attention to the development of industrial technology, including national cars and motorcycles.

Prasetyo said the government hoped that more experts and skilled human resources would be involved in the development of the national vehicle industry, especially electric vehicles.

Regarding support for research, he said President Prabowo had previously provided additional research funds. The funds are now directed to produce research that has an impact and can be applied to the needs of the community and national development.


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