Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto convened with Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto on Wednesday to discuss the nation’s strategic resources and future workforce. The meeting centered on Indonesia’s reserves of rare earth minerals and plans for their development. A key focus was aligning workforce training programs with the demands of a growing industry centered around these resources. Minister Yuliarto briefed President Prabowo on initiatives to enhance scientific and technological capabilities within the country. The discussion also likely covered strategies to maximize the economic benefits of Indonesia’s rare earth deposits. This signals a governmental push towards resource nationalism and technological self-sufficiency. Further details of the plans were not immediately released.