November 24, 2025 | 06:52 am
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka showcased the free nutritious meal or MBG program during a plenary session of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that the Vice President mentioned that food security is not only an economic agenda, but also a fundamental need and strategic investment.
Airlangga stated in the Leaders Report presented at yesterday's plenary session, that currently 720 million people worldwide are still experiencing hunger.
"The free nutritious meal program can be a real example that also encourages the use of local products, empowerment of farmers, breeders, and the expansion of economic activities whose supply chain can reach all corners of Indonesia," said Airlangga in a video statement received by Tempo on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Gibran also emphasized that disasters are not only natural, but partly caused by human actions. He mentioned what is happening in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, Sahel region, and other areas. Thus, Gibran emphasized the need for placing humanity at the center of global governance and pushing the G20 as a role model.
"What Indonesia started in leadership in 2022, is now continued by South Africa, especially in pushing for inclusivity, strengthening the role of the Global South in global economic governance, and ensuring that the G20 forum represents the interests of all nations," said Airlangga.
Gibran attended the first day of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday. A total of 37 heads of state and government attended. In addition, several leaders of international organizations including the Secretary-General of the United Nations, representatives of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, and various other institutions were also present.
The G20 Summit focused on three main sessions discussing various global challenges. The first session discussed sustainable economic issues, the role of trade and finance in development, and debt issues in developing countries.
The second session focused on building a resilient world, which includes disaster issues, climate change, just energy transition, and the food system.
Then, the third session discussed the issue of decent work and governance of artificial intelligence, as well as critical minerals.
President Prabowo Subianto appointed Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka to represent him at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 22-23, 2025.
"The G20 Summit in South Africa coincides with several agendas of the President in the country. Therefore, the President will be represented by the Vice President at G20," said Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya in an official statement on Friday, November 21, 2025.
The G20 Summit in South Africa lasted for two days, on November 22-23, 2025, at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. In the forum that brought together world leaders, Gibran delivered a speech representing President Prabowo and asserted Indonesia's position regarding various global priority issues.
Hendrik Yaputra contributed to the writing of this article.
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