President prabowo's diplomatic success yield Rp.249 Trillion in investments

President Prabowo Subianto recently made an important visit to several strategic partner countries of Indonesia to strengthen bilateral relations and invite investment. In the visit, President Prabowo brought home an investment commitment worth Rp294 trillion, which is expected to have a big impact on the Indonesian economy in the near future.The visit, which includes meetings with a number of heads of state, global entrepreneurs, and industry sector leaders, aims to expand investment opportunities in various sectors, including infrastructure, renewable energy, technology, and manufacturing. President Prabowo emphasized the importance of international collaboration in building a more advanced and sustainable Indonesia.

This Rp294 trillion investment commitment comes from various global companies, both from the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. This investment is focused on several key sectors that are national development priorities, such as the development of large infrastructure, strengthening the technology industry, and the development of green and sustainable energy. According to President Prabowo, this achievement is the result of intensive economic diplomacy, where Indonesia has succeeded in showing the great potential of the domestic market and promising investment opportunities. "We want to make sure that Indonesia is not only a market for the world, but also a mutually beneficial strategic partner in global development," said Prabowo in a press conference after the visit.

However, the big question that arises is whether this Rp294 trillion investment commitment will really be able to boost the Indonesian economy in the near future? Several economic experts revealed that although the amount of investment recorded is very large, the realization of the commitment will take time, especially for infrastructure and industrial projects that require careful planning and implementation.

Potential Impact for Indonesia's Economy

Several sectors that are the main focus of this investment, such as renewable energy and technology, can have a long-term positive impact on the Indonesian economy. The development of green energy will help Indonesia achieve the decarbonization target and strengthen domestic energy resilience. Meanwhile, investment in the technology and manufacturing sectors is expected to encourage the creation of new jobs and increase Indonesia's competitiveness in the global market.

According to Dr. Faisal Basri, an economist from the University of Indonesia, "This investment commitment is a positive strategic step, but we must be realistic. The time needed for implementation and its impact on the Indonesian economy may take several years. But, if it goes well, this can be a turning point for the Indonesian economy."

In addition, Economics Lecturer at Gadjah Mada University, Dr. Irfan Syauqi Beik, added that these large projects driven by investment will provide a huge multiplier effect, both in job creation and the development of related sectors.

Although this investment commitment is encouraging, so that the impact can be felt by the wider community in the near future, the Indonesian government must ensure several things. First, the certainty of regulation and a stable investment climate is very important to attract more investors and maintain the trust that has been built. Second, the acceleration in supporting infrastructure such as transportation, logistics, and digital systems must continue to be prioritized to accelerate the realization of investment projects. The success of the investment implementation is also highly dependent on the cooperation between the government, the private sector, and the community. The simplification of bureaucracy and the reduction of regulatory barriers will greatly help accelerate the flow of investment to the agreed sectors.

Author's opinion :

President Prabowo's visit and investment commitment worth Rp294 trillion became one of the significant diplomatic achievements for Indonesia. Although the real impact on the national economy may not be immediately felt in a short time, this large investment has the potential to make a great contribution to the development of Indonesia's economy in the long term. With careful planning and solid cooperation between the government, the private sector, and the community, Indonesia has the opportunity to become a stronger and more competitive economic power at the global level.