In a press release from Jakarta, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated that the president delivered key directives to senior officials at his private residence in Hambalang, Bogor District, West Java, on Friday (August 1).
“Defense is an area of vital significance to the survival of the nation and the state,” Wijaya stated after attending the meeting.
He noted that Prabowo also shared his reflections on the meaning of true independence for Indonesia as the nation prepares to celebrate its 80th anniversary this month.
In that context, he quoted the president as emphasizing that defense posture not only reflects Indonesia’s sovereignty but is also key to safeguarding its natural resources from foreign interference.
“If a country wants to achieve true independence and become prosperous, it must have the ability to protect itself, including all of its natural resources,” he underscored, echoing the president’s message.
The meeting was held at a round table, with President Prabowo seated between Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto.
In photos released by the Presidential Secretariat, the TNI commander was seen taking notes on key points and directives delivered by the president. BIN Chief M. Herindra sat next to the defense minister.
Also in attendance were Army Chief of Staff General Maruli Simanjuntak and his deputy Lieutenant General Tandyo Revita, Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Muhammad Ali, and Air Force Chief of Staff Marshal Tonny Harjono.
Cabinet Secretary Wijaya was seated next to State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi, directly across from the president.
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Translator: Genta T, Tegar Nurfitra
Editor: M Razi Rahman
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