Jakarta, April 7 -- President Prabowo Subianto expressed optimism that Indonesia could become the "world's food barn" during a discussion with several governors participating in the simultaneous harvest activity across 14 provinces.

President Prabowo, who led the harvest activity from Majalengka, West Java, on Monday, stated that the vision of making Indonesia a global food barn can be achieved as long as there are more inclusive policies that favor farmers.

"I believe we will become the world's rice barn. We will provide assistance to countries that are struggling. Our goal is good and noble, and of course, we want our people and our farmers to live well and prosper," he stated.

During the discussion, several governors expressed their...