JAKARTA - The government revealed a commitment to investment cooperation worth around Rp90 trillion obtained during President Prabowo Subianto's visit to the UK. The cooperation is focused on strengthening the national maritime sector, especially the construction of fishing boats.
The Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi explained that the investment commitment was a continuation of discussions that had begun some time ago between Indonesia and the British government.
"One form of cooperation is the manufacture of fishing boats, the number of which is around 1,500 units," said Prasetyo at the Presidential Palace Complex, Jakarta, Thursday (22/1/2026).
According to Prasetyo, this cooperation is strategic considering that three-quarters of Indonesia's territory is the ocean. The government targets an increase in the welfare of fishermen while boosting the production of fish-based protein, which has been considered low.
In addition to the procurement of ships, the program is also connected to the development and modernization of fishing villages. The government is preparing about 100 fishing villages in various regions of Indonesia with integrated facilities, ranging from piers, cold storage, to fuel filling stations.
"The hope is that fishermen's income will increase, catch results will be greater, and people's protein intake will also increase," said Prasetyo.
He added that the catch from the marine sector would be managed in a cooperative scheme, including the Red and White Village / Village Cooperative in coastal areas. The government considers this approach important so that foreign investment has a direct impact on the people's economy, not just on growth figures.
The government ensures that all investment cooperation is still directed to strengthen the national economic fundamentals and the real sector, in line with President Prabowo's big agenda in encouraging economic independence.
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