Ahy ensures that the development of the Republic of Indonesia infrastructure will prioritize social justice

Jakarta – Coordination of Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (Menko Ahy) said that the theme of the International Conference on Infrastructure (ICI) 2025 represents the concrete development strategy in this sector. According to him, this is in line with the direction of national infrastructure development carried by President Prabowo. It was unveiled by Ahy during the 2025 International Conference on Infrastructure (ICI) event in Jakarta, some time ago. “In the implementation of ICI 2025, we raised the theme of sustainable infrastructure for the future: innovation and cooperation. This theme is not only relevant, but reflects the philosophy of development led by the president who combines in a written statement, national sovereignty and also sustainability on Tuesday,” Ahy said. Browse to continue the content, Ahy emphasized that the development of infrastructure is no longer just a matter of massive projects. On the contrary, it contains courage in strategic thinking and rational policy applications. “This theme is also in line with the direction of national development that not only builds massively but also builds up with courage, common sense and also strategic direction,” he said. Within the national infrastructure framework, Ahy emphasizes the importance of the basis of the great vision of President Prabowo, namely the realization of the overall sovereignty of the country, including through the resilience of food, water and energy infrastructure resilience. “Mr. President, I think we all listen to him, remind us that a great nation is a sovereign nation, not only territorial, but also in food, water and energy, and that we must naturally realize in the concrete policy of national infrastructure,” Ahy said. As a tangible form, five strategic priorities for national infrastructure are now run by the government of food and water security, clean energy, seamless and equitable connectivity infrastructure, livable and resilient cities, and the financing of sustainable infrastructure reform. These five priorities place infrastructure as a state instrument to answer the challenges of the times, ranging from climate crisis to digital transformation. Including improving the financing system to be more open to strategic investment. “Not just to look for funds, but to invite strategic partners to build together,” he concluded. For more information, the ICI 2025 conference was attended by the ranks of Ministers and Deputy Ministers of the Red and White Cabinet, Ambassadors of Friendly Countries, Members of the DPR/MPR and DPD RI, Governors and Deputy Governors, Mayors and Deputy Mayors, Regenters and Deputy Regents, and Development Customers, Cross Foundation. The first international infrastructure conference in Indonesia was attended by 7,000 participants from more than 33 participant countries, including Indonesia, United States, Australia, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada, South Korea, Norwegian, United Arab Emirates, China, the European Union, Vietnam, Iran, Singapore, Singapore, Hungary, Myanmare, Azerbaijan. ICI 2025 will be an important phase for international cooperation, with the presence of various investors and leading financing institutions, such as Macquarie (Australia), GIC (Singapore), World Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC), Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the ASIA group. (AKN/EGA) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here