President Prabowo Subianto chaired a closed-door meeting with the National Economic Council (DEN) at his private residence in Hambalang, Bogor Regency, on Thursday, July 31, 2025, focusing on evaluating the national economic landscape and setting the government’s strategic policy direction for the future.

During the forum, DEN presented a comprehensive outlook on global economic challenges as well as strategic opportunities for Indonesia amid a world increasingly marked by volatility and uncertainty.

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, who also took part in the meeting, said the current situation calls for heightened vigilance and preparedness in taking anticipatory measures. Nonetheless, he expressed confidence that Indonesia is likely to maintain relatively strong economic growth compared to other nations.

“This reflects the solid fundamentals of our national economy,” Teddy said as quoted in a statement released on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

He said further that President Prabowo emphasized the importance of anticipation and concrete strategies to maintain economic stability. One key opportunity highlighted during the meeting was Indonesia’s recent success in trade negotiations with the United States.

The agreement is seen as a significant step to boost exports and attract investment, especially in labor-intensive industries that play a crucial role in job creation. Furthermore, deregulation was once again underscored as a vital catalyst for accelerating inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

“Simplifying regulations will be a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable economic acceleration,” Teddy said.

The meeting in Hambalang underscored the government's serious commitment to developing an adaptive economic policy roadmap, aimed at ensuring Indonesia remains resilient in the face of global shocks while also seizing emerging growth opportunities.