Prabowo Strengthens Indonesian Defense, Jokowi: Thank You

President Joko Widodo accompanied by TNI Commander General Agus Subianto (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto is considered successful in increasing Indonesia's defense in facing various challenges through modernizing defense equipment. This was conveyed by Jokowi during a speech as inspector of the TNI's 79th Anniversary ceremony which took place in the Monas area, Central Jakarta, Saturday, October 5.

"In particular, I would like to express my gratitude to the Minister of Defense, Mr. General TNI Purnawirawan Prabowo Subianto, as well as the elected president, who has stepped up Indonesia's defense and strength in facing various challenges by modernizing defense equipment, encouraging the domestic defense industry," he said.

He said Prabowo also contributed to encouraging the domestic defense industry, strengthening defense diplomacy in the global arena, and various other roles in strengthening Indonesia's defense.

Jokowi said that the challenges ahead are not getting easier, where there is a cyber threat that is increasingly dangerous as the knowledge and technology that develops faster.

In addition, President Jokowi also reminded about the global geopolitical tension that is currently heating up.

"Not to mention a war that is not only conventional, but also economic war and trade war. All of that must be addressed with preparedness and vigilance," he said as quoted by ANTARA.

With that, the President advised the TNI to continue to follow the times, adapt to existing changes, including increasing capacity and professionalism.

"However, the TNI cannot work alone, in collaboration with various important parties, both with law enforcement institutions to maintain stability, with universities related to science and technology and industry players for the development of the domestic defense industry," he said.