Indonesia, Jan. 14 -- Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited the Potikelek Traditional Market in Wamena, Jayawijaya District, to ensure the economy of the indigenous Papuan community in the area is running smoothly.

"During his visit to Potikelek Market, the Vice President wants to ensure that the local economy, especially that of indigenous women, is running well and optimally to support their livelihoods," Chairman of the Executive Committee for the Acceleration of Special Autonomy Development in Papua (KEPPOKP) Veliv V. Wanggai said here on Wednesday.

He added that the local economy in Papua, especially in the Highland Papua region, is a major focus of the administration led by President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President and...