Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia’s Minister of Defense and President-Elect for 2024-2029, expressed optimism about the progress of the Nusantara Capital project. He attended a Cabinet Meeting in East Kalimantan, where he noted the promising atmosphere and emphasized the need to accelerate the development.
Despite the project taking several years to complete, Prabowo is confident that with collaboration with experts, the Nusantara Capital (IKN) could be fully operational within 4-5 years. He stressed the importance of mobilizing all experts and resources, expressing his belief that the project will function effectively within the specified timeframe.
As the future President, Prabowo has reiterated his commitment to fulfilling the vision and mission of President Jokowi regarding the Nusantara Capital. He acknowledged Jokowi’s role as the initiator of the project and pledged to continue and potentially help complete it within his term.