President Prabowo Subianto convened with Indonesia’s 7th President, Joko Widodo (Jokowi), at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Saturday, March 21. This significant meeting was held in the spirit of Halal Bihalal, a traditional post-Eid al-Fitr gathering, marking the occasion of Hari Raya Idul Fitri 1447 H.
The cherished moments of this high-profile encounter were subsequently shared on the official Instagram account of the Cabinet Secretariat, offering a glimpse into the cordial exchange between the current and former leaders.
In the photographs posted, President Jokowi was seen accompanied by his wife, Iriana Jokowi, along with their son Kaesang Pangarep and his wife, Erina Gudono. Meanwhile, President Prabowo was joined by his son, Didit Hediprasetyo, reflecting a gathering that included the prominent families of both leaders.
Providing an official statement on the occasion, the Cabinet Secretariat affirmed, “President Prabowo extended his respects to Indonesia’s 7th President, Bapak Joko Widodo, in a warm Halal Bihalal atmosphere today.” This sentiment underscored the amicable nature of their interaction.
This meeting with President Jokowi followed another notable post-Eid al-Fitr gathering, as President Prabowo had also previously met with Indonesia’s 6th President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY). SBY was accompanied by his family, including the Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), and the Deputy Speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR), Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono (Ibas), highlighting a series of engagements with key national figures during the festive period.
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