REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair discussed global issues and strategies necessary for Indonesia's transformation into a developed country.

During a closed-door meeting in Jakarta on Friday, they shared the view that Indonesia needs national transformation strategies to enhance the quality of life of its people.

To achieve this, they emphasized the importance of national security and stability, said Shuhaela Haqim, the Tony Blair Institute's director for Indonesia.

Haqim further explained that these strategic steps could include alleviating extreme poverty, ensuring nutritional food distribution, empowering local economies, implementing digitization, and advocating for financial inclusiveness.