Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- President Prabowo Subianto has stressed that true independence can only be achieved by fulfilling three national goals outlined in the Preamble to the 1945 Constitution: ensuring prosperity, educating the nation, and playing an active role in world peace.

The statement was conveyed by Presidential Communication Office (PCO) head Hasan Nasbi in Jakarta on Thursday.

"We have been independent for 80 years, yet the president often reminds us that poverty still exists. We must strive to eliminate it," Nasbi said.

He noted that President Prabowo is concerned that many Indonesian children remain out of school, while the country continues to depend heavily on foreign nations for food and energy.

"We must also be free from ...