Jakarta, April 9 -- President Prabowo Subianto expressed optimism that Indonesia can weather global challenges, citing the country's strong and abundant resources.

"Amid a global crisis, many countries are anxious. We must remain vigilant, but we are optimistic. We will face challenges in the coming months, but we have very strong and abundant resources," he said in Magelang, Central Java, on Thursday.

At the inauguration of an electric commercial vehicle assembly plant, he stressed the importance of energy conservation and the transition to clean and renewable energy.

He said the adoption of electric vehicles is one solution to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, which emit carbon dioxide.

He also expressed pride that Indonesia is capab...