Ordered By Jokowi, Prabowo Is Ready To Leave For The US Even In The Middle Of The COVID-19 Pandemic

JAKARTA - Defense Minister (Menhan) Prabowo Subianto said he was ready to go to America, even though currently the COVID-19 pandemic is happening after receiving orders from President Joko Widodo (Jokowi).

This order, according to Prabowo, was given by Jokowi after he reported receiving an invitation from the United States government through US Defense Minister Mark T. Esper.

"I went to the President. I reported, 'Sir, I got an invitation from the United States.' The President said yes, I have to go," Prabowo said in a video statement quoted on Tuesday, October 13.

Moreover, there is no reason for the Gerindra Party chairman to reject the United States' invitation. Because, this country is considered important and the invitation was conveyed directly to him, who is currently the Minister of Defense.

"Yes, America is an important country, I was invited. I have to fulfill the invitation, "he said.

Prabowo understands very well that he will travel a very long distance to America. Not to mention, this trip was made in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, these two reasons were also not a barrier for him to come to Uncle Sam's country.

"Even though we have a long journey, now it is the COVID-19 pandemic, but we still have to respect it," he said.

"Yes ready. We're going, "he added, raising his hand in a respectful position.

Previously, the Spokesperson for the Minister of Defense, Danhil Anzar Simanjuntak, said that Prabowo would fulfill an invitation from US Defense Minister Mark T. Esper.

This visit is planned to be carried out on 15-19 October. The invitation was carried out to continue detailed discussions related to bilateral cooperation in the defense sector.