JAKARTA, Jan 6 (Bernama) — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia had officially achieved rice self-sufficiency as of Dec 31, 2025.

He said rice self-sufficiency was a national strategic target initially set to be achieved within four years; however, it was realised only in one year.

“Thanks to hard work and collaboration among all stakeholders, the target was realised much sooner. In 2025, we did not import any rice at all. A four-year target, we were able to achieve it within one year,” he said.

Prabowo announced in his remarks before officiating the National-level Christmas celebration at the Senayan Indoor Tennis arena, here, Monday night.

He said the government is committed to maintaining the sustainability of rice self-sufficiency by strengthening the agricultural sector, improving farmers’ welfare and leveraging technology and innovation to ensure sustainable national food security.

In the spirit of Christmas celebration, the head of state also called for national unity and public cooperation to realise the country’s aspirations of becoming an advanced, sovereign and prosperous nation for all its people.

“I always want to invite everyone, regardless of our differences, regardless of whatever sins we may have committed in the past, because we are human, full of shortcomings and mistakes. But now we must work together, we must stay united, we must stand shoulder to shoulder.

“The strong should lift the weak, the weak should come together in cooperation. Compete fairly, but once the contest is over, unite,” he said.

— BERNAMA

Published Date: January 7, 2026