Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- President Prabowo Subianto has set a target for 30,000 "Red-and-White" village cooperatives to be fully operational by the end of 2026 as part of a broader drive to strengthen rural economies and empower small businesses.

Speaking Friday during his annual state address before the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) at the Parliament Complex, Prabowo emphasized that building robust village cooperatives is vital to creating a self-sustaining, people-centered national economy.

"Our target is 30,000 cooperatives operating optimally by the end of 2026," Prabowo said.

"Targets must be set high so we push ourselves to work harder. God willing, we will get there."

Currently, 10,000 of the Red-and-White Village Cooperative...