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JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Coordinating Minister Hatta Rajasa rate of economic growth target agreed between the government and the House of Representatives Commission XI of 5.8 percent in APBN-P 2010 is the number of moderate and realistic.

"The figure 5.8 percent is not something that pessimistic but realistic approach. But we could have missed but melesetnya upwards rather than downwards," said Hatta, on the sidelines of a press conference, at the office, Jakarta, Friday (23/4/2010 ).

In fact, many parties, such as the IMF predict economic growth in Indonesia will reach level 6 this year. According to Hatta, these predictions indicate that the world is increasingly positive view of economic conditions of Indonesia.

Himself judged that economic growth is not just sheer numbers, but also must be qualified.

"High growth must be accompanied by equitable distribution, especially for certain areas that feel marginalized, both central and local funds," he said.

To sustain this economic growth will be obtained through exports and investment. Where exports have to grow 6-7 percent, and investment must grow 11-12 percent.

"For that we must increase exports and investment are very good trend, 6-7 percent to 11-12 percent of exports and investment," he said.