Not all countries can survive and face the crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic like Indonesia.
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) called Indonesia a tough and strong country in overcoming various crises. President Jokowi gave an example of the crisis that has arisen due to the Covid-19 pandemic that has attacked the world from 2019 until now.
Indonesia was able to face the crisis well. Even included in the five best countries in overcoming the Covid-19 pandemic.
"Indonesia is a strong nation. Our country is a resilient nation, a tough nation, despite various crises," said Jokowi while attending the Sapulidi Concert at Gelora 10 November Surabaya, Sunday (21/8/2022).
Jokowi said, not all countries can survive and face the crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Jokowi gave an example of Sri Lanka which went bankrupt due to not being able to face the crisis, one of which was due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, Indonesia is considered successful in overcoming the crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
"We are not like other countries that are nervous, confused, and do a lockdown. Indonesia is not locked down.
The Covid-19 pandemic is not over, Jokowi continued, the world, including Indonesia, is threatened with a food crisis. However, he said, Indonesia was again strong and able to overcome it. Indonesia, he said, could still produce rice and avoid the threat of a food crisis.
Jokowi continued, the next threatening crisis is the energy crisis, as a result of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. However, Jokowi said, Indonesia is still strong and resilient in facing the threat of the crisis. In contrast to other countries that have difficulty fueling vehicles.
