President Prabowo Optimistic World Leaders Prioritizes Common Kindness

Presiden Prabowo Subianto saat tiba di Peru, Rabu (11/11/2024) waktu setempat. (ANTARA/HO-Biro Pers Sekretariat Presiden)

JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto expressed optimism that world leaders will prioritize common goodness, amid the current global geopolitical tensions.

This was conveyed by President Prabowo Subianto in a key speech at the APEC CEO Summit 2024 event, in Peru, Thursday (14/11) local time.

"Currently, we are experiencing geopolitical tensions. But I am an optimistic person. For the sake of humanity, I believe that the leaders of major countries in the world, in the last analysis, will always choose the common good," Prabowo said as quoted by ANTARA, Friday, November 15.

The Head of State said that rivalry is history, and there will always be competition, but today's world seems to be getting smaller, because the world today is full of technological breakthroughs.

According to the President, extraordinary technological breakthroughs require leaders to be wiser, more patient, and more accommodative.

"Because the power of technology (other than) can bring significant progress to human life, technological forces can also destroy human life very quickly. Therefore, I always choose the path of collaboration, engagement, communication, negotiations," Prabowo said.

Prabowo emphasized that all parties must uphold and live based on the laws that apply in general, based on international rules. All parties must also have the same understanding of the common interest.

Prabowopun stated that he was very honored to be invited to make a speech at the APEC CEO Summit forum 2024.

The President assesses that peace and prosperity are driven by economic activity, the role of the business world, the role of entrepreneurs, and the role of industry. Without the dynamic participation of the economic sector, basically a nation is unable to experience growth and prosperity.

"Without growth, we cannot alleviate poverty. We cannot create relevance. We cannot create jobs. Therefore, I am very happy and honored to be able to talk to you, the drivers of economic growth in the Pacific region," said Prabowo.

The Pacific region, according to Prabowo, is one of the most dynamic areas in the world. According to him, economic growth, the potential for technological achievement, demographics, resources available in the Pacific, the Indo-Pacific region, all show a bright future of the economy for everyone.