JAKARTA, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto plans to send a team to Brazil to study the implementation of free meal programs for students.

"I have asked my team to arrange a meeting with Brazilian representatives. We will send a team to learn about the lunch program for children in Brazilian schools," the president said during the Indonesia-Brazil Business Forum held at the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday local time, according to a press release.

During the forum, Prabowo emphasized that the free lunch program for schoolchildren is a strategic initiative of his administration, highlighting the importance of learning from countries with successful experiences.

In addition to Brazil, Prabowo previously explored free meal programs for schoolchildren during a visit to China in April. Enditem

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