Bogor, Feb. 15 -- President Prabowo Subianto highlighted that his administration would persist with the downstreaming policy pioneered by seventh president Joko Widodo (Jokowi) this year by executing 15 high-value projects.

"We will continue the push for downstreaming. This year, we will begin this drive with at least 15 megaprojects worth billions of dollars. Note that we will not rely on foreign investments," he remarked in Bogor District, West Java, on Saturday.

Speaking at the commemoration of the 17th anniversary of the Gerindra Party, which he leads, Prabowo emphasized that it is vital for Indonesia to continue downstreaming its profound natural resources, ensuring they optimally benefit the people.

The president then underscored...