Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto touted the country's economic growth and investment gains in his annual State of the Nation address. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
Prabowo Subianto delivered his speech on August 14, 2026, at the parliament building in Jakarta ahead of Independence Day. He emphasized the steady development of the economy and an increase in foreign investment.
The address outlined the country's development directions and measures aimed at improving the welfare of the population. He also touched on achievements in domestic and foreign policy.
During the address, Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka was seated next to Prabowo. Former President Joko Widodo also attended the event and shook hands with Prabowo after the speech.
The parliamentary session was attended by Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly Ahmad Muzani, House Speaker Puan Maharani, and Chairman of the Regional Representative Council Sultan Bachtiar Najamudin, who applauded the president.
According to Associated Press, this address by Prabowo Subianto is an important step in implementing the country's development plans. He stated that efforts to improve economic growth and the investment climate will continue.
Indonesia's Independence Day is celebrated on August 17, and this address was one of the traditional events ahead of the holiday.