Jakarta, Aug. 7 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed his administration's commitment to empowering vulnerable communities, emphasizing the importance of keeping their hope alive.

"When those who are deeply vulnerable and helpless can smile and laugh, it means hope is beginning to take root. Our job is to give hope to the most helpless among our people," Prabowo said in Jakarta on Friday.

Speaking at a book launch for Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia, Prabowo expressed confidence that he and his administration are on the right path.

"I believe we will always be on the right track," the president said.

During the event, President Prabowo also reiterated the government's achievements and successes, in...