Jakarta, March 11 -- President Prabowo Subianto said global crises in several regions are pushing Indonesia to accelerate efforts to achieve food and energy self-sufficiency.

Speaking at the first anniversary of sovereign wealth fund Danantara in Jakarta on Wednesday, Prabowo said crises could also present opportunities for national progress.

"Crisis always generates opportunity; crisis is a test; crisis is a stepping stone. The strong will survive, and the weak will continue to suffer," he said.

Prabowo expressed confidence that Indonesia could withstand the ongoing crises, including those related to tensions involving Israel, the United States, and Iran.

"I am fully confident that the Indonesian people have been blessed with extraor...