Jakarta, Aug. 6 -- Minister of National Development Planning and Head of the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), Rachmat Pambudy, stated that Indonesia's seas must be protected by the global community.

He stated that the sea serves as a connector, a source of natural resources, and the foundation of life.

"Indonesia's seas must be protected not only by Indonesians but also by the global community," he remarked during the launch of the Indonesia Blue Food Assessment (BFA) and the Indonesia Blue Economy Index (IBEI) in Jakarta on Wednesday.

Hence, the development of the Golden Indonesia Vision 2045 includes the sea as a source of wealth and life for future generations of humanity.

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