Indonesia’s Prabowo defends record, touts food self-sufficiency in Independence Day speech2-MIN READ2-MIN0ListenPublished: 12:14pm, 14 Aug 2026Updated: 1:01pm, 14 Aug 2026Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said on Friday his country faced problems but his administration had started to resolve some of those and he believed economic growth of 6 per cent could be achieved this year.In remarks during his Independence Day speech at a time of falling approval ratings and growing investor scepticism over his ambitious policies and plans to control commodities exports, Prabowo acknowledged Indonesia had encountered issues, but said those were on the way to being addressed.“I cannot yet say that all the nation’s problems have been resolved, or that every promise I made has been fulfilled. Not yet,” he told parliament.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x
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Indonesia’s Prabowo defends record, touts food self-sufficiency in Independence Day speech
During his Independence Day speech on Friday, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto acknowledged that the nation faces problems but stated his administration has begun to resolve some of them. He expressed belief that Indonesia could achieve 6% economic growth this year.
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During his Independence Day speech on Friday, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto acknowledged that the nation faces problems but stated his administration has begun to resolve some of them. He expressed belief that Indonesia could achieve 6% economic growth this year. Prabowo's remarks come amid falling approval ratings and investor skepticism regarding his ambitious policies, including plans to control commodity exports. While admitting not all promises have been fulfilled, he assured parliament that issues are being addressed. The speech was delivered in parliament.
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Prabowo acknowledged that not all national problems have been resolved or all promises fulfilled.
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Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto stated his administration has started to resolve some of the nation's problems.
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The speech was delivered at a time of falling approval ratings and growing investor skepticism.
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Prabowo believes Indonesia could achieve 6% economic growth this year.
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