- At the 2026 WEF Davos, President Prabowo Subianto vowed to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger within four years, affirming Indonesia’s lowest-ever poverty levels and emphasizing justice-based governance.
- Prabowo Subianto highlighted Indonesia’s achievements in poverty reduction and legal reform at WEF Davos, pledging transparent leadership, strong law enforcement, and a fair investment ecosystem.
- Speaking before world leaders in Davos, President Prabowo reaffirmed his lifelong mission to eliminate poverty, strengthen the rule of law, and ensure prosperity for all Indonesians within the coming years.
President Joko Widodo’s successor, President Prabowo Subianto, delivered a strong and heartfelt speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos on Thursday (Jan. 22, 2026), emphasizing his life mission to eradicate poverty and hunger in Indonesia.
“This is my life mission. There is nothing more noble than eradicating poverty and hunger,” Prabowo declared during his keynote address. He expressed optimism that Indonesia’s extreme poverty rate has reached its lowest level in history, marking what he described as a turning point in the nation’s journey toward prosperity.
The president reiterated that the essence of leadership lies in improving people’s welfare and giving citizens hope for a better future. “I learned from my elders that the duty of a leader is simple: to make the poor and the weak smile. When they smile, it means they have hope,” he said, drawing warm applause from attendees.
Acknowledging the close link between prosperity and investment, Prabowo underscored that sustainable economic growth must rest on a foundation of justice and sound legal supremacy. “There can be no investment climate without the certainty of fair law enforcement. No investor will come to a country that does not uphold the rule of law,” he asserted.
The president cited the government’s firm measures in 2025 as evidence of his administration’s resolve to uphold justice. These included the seizure of approximately 4 million hectares of illegal plantation and mining land, the revocation of licenses for 28 companies, and the shutdown of thousands of illegal mining sites across the archipelago.
“This is the boldest environmental law enforcement in Indonesia’s history. There is no compromise, and there is no turning back,” he stressed. The initiatives, he said, reflect a genuine service to the people demanding a government that is transparent, clean, and fair.
Prabowo concluded his speech by reaffirming his oath of office and unwavering commitment to constitutional integrity. “I am determined to uphold my oath, defend the constitution, and enforce the law. You may not hear much about our work because we do not like to boast,” he remarked.
His message at Davos resonated with the forum’s central theme—building trust in a fractured world—while showcasing Indonesia’s ambition to balance justice, environmental responsibility, and inclusive economic growth.
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