Johannesburg (ANTARA) - Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka stressed that all countries are entitled to determine their own designs and strategies for advancing development during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday.
Before dozens of world leaders, he asserted that no country has the right to impose its views on development upon others, noting that nations should instead work hand in hand to empower one another in pursuit of shared progress.
"Indonesia is convinced that every country reserves the right to pave its own path toward development because there is no one-size-fits-all model. There is no such thing as the best method," Gibran remarked.
The vice president made the statement in the high-level forum's inaugural session, which focused on a sustainable economy, the roles of trade and finance in development, and the debts of developing countries.
He underlined that Indonesia favors efforts aimed at building a resilient world marked by strong and inclusive growth, where all countries have the same opportunity to thrive and advance.
Furthermore, Gibran conveyed Indonesia's praise for the G20's focus on sustainable finance, urging participating countries to exert greater efforts to narrow global disparities and allow for a fair and just transition into eco-friendly practices.
"The world needs more accessible, predictable, and equitable financing, which is particularly important for developing nations. To that end, we should move toward debt relief, innovative funding schemes, blended financing, and green transition mechanisms," he pointed out.
He highlighted that the Indonesian government earmarks around US$2.5 billion annually—more than half of its climate budget—for initiatives designed to support eco-friendly micro, small, and medium enterprises; fund agricultural insurance; and build climate-resilient infrastructure.
The Indonesian leader is also scheduled to deliver remarks in the second session dedicated to identifying effective steps toward building a resilient world, with a focus on issues related to disasters, climate change, just energy transition, and food systems.
In addition, he is set to convey Indonesia's views on employment, artificial intelligence governance, and critical minerals in the third session.
