Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto: State Budget a Tool for Public Welfare and National Strength

Jakarta, The Gulf Observer: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has said that the state budget is not merely a financial document, but a crucial instrument to protect citizens, ensure public welfare, and strengthen the national economy.

“The state budget is not merely a state financial document. It is the embodiment of our struggle as a nation, a tool to protect the people, and an instrument to strengthen the foundations of the national economy,” he stated.

President Prabowo made these remarks while presenting the government’s Macroeconomic Framework and Fiscal Policy Principles (KEM-PPKF) during a plenary session of the House of Representatives (DPR) in Jakarta on Wednesday.

He further emphasized that the state budget also functions as a mechanism to ensure public welfare and to guide the country’s future development direction.

“With that understanding, we are drafting the budget as a shared commitment to realizing the noble ideals mandated by our Constitution,” he added.

During the session, the president also outlined key fiscal assumptions for 2027, including projections for state revenue, government expenditure, and the budget deficit, as part of Indonesia’s broader economic planning framework.