Jakarta, Jan. 26 -- State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi emphasized that the Indonesian government continues to bolster national self-reliance amid the unstable global geopolitical situation.

"The direction has always been clear: regardless of the conditions, we must strive for self-reliance," he told the press at the Parliament Complex in Jakarta on Monday.

The minister made these remarks in response to questions on potential special directives from President Prabowo Subianto to the cabinet regarding heating global conflicts, including speculation about a potential third world war.

Hadi explained that self-reliance covers various strategic sectors, ranging from food and energy to the national economy.

According to him, bolstering s...