Jakarta, June 16 -- Indonesian Minister of National Development Planning and head of the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) Rachmat Pambudy has said enhancing maritime defence strength is a strategic element in safeguarding sovereignty while supporting the national development agenda. Speaking at a public lecture at the Naval Staff and Command School (Seskoal), Pambudy said as Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic nation, maritime strength and the Navy are becoming increasingly important, not only today but also in the future. Indonesia's seas, which cover two-thirds of the country's territory, are considered to hold significant economic potential, including new and renewable energy resources, fisheries, and a strategic...