President Prabowo Urges Accelerated Airport Construction Project and Forest Fire Mitigation

President Prabowo Subianto leads joint limited meeting attended by a number of Red and White Cabinet ministers at his residence in Hambalang village, Bogor regency, West Java province, Friday (08/01). (Photo by: Bureau of Press, Media, and Information of Presidential Secretariat)

President Prabowo Subianto Friday (08/01) led a joint limited meeting attended by a number of Red and White Cabinet ministers at his residence in Hambalang village, Bogor regency, West Java province, to discuss and monitor the updates on government work programs.

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya in his written press statement mentioned that the meeting was held in a hybrid session attended by some ministers at the President’s residence, while other ministers were participating through video conference.
Cabinet Secretary Teddy explained that President Prabowo, at the meeting, emphasized the significance of accelerating air transportation infrastructure to support inter-regional connectivity.

“The President urges to open as many international airports as possible in the regions in order to boost economic cycle and regional tourism,” Cabinet Secretary Teddy said.

In addition to transportation issue, President Prabowo also gave his directions to immediately prepare preventive measures for forest fires that could potentially occur due to hot climate.

“The Head of State also gave his direction on immediate preventive measures for potential forest fires due to hot climate. The discussion also covered updates on economic, agricultural, and marine sectors,” the Cabinet Secretary added. (Bureau of Press, Media, and Information of Presidential Secretariat) (AW/MUR)