Trade Minister Zulhas Recalls Rizal Ramli As A Friend Of Discussion

JAKARTA - Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan (Minister of Trade Zulhas) expressed his deep condolences for the death of former Maritime Affairs Minister Rizal Ramli.

According to him, Rizal's figure is a friend and friend of various discussions, although sometimes he has different views from himself.

"Inalilahi wa innalilahi rojiun, I express my deep condolences to our friend, bung Rizal Ramli," he said when met at the funeral home, Wednesday, January 3.

Zulhas said Rizal was his brother and one of the active in the establishment of the National Mandate Party (PAN).

"In the beginning, PAN was established that he was active even though he was not registered in the deed of establishment? But at that time he was very active in establishing a party called the National Amalam Party," he said.

Still said Zulhas, the figure of Rizal Ramli is a friend who is good friends with him and often has discussions together regarding several things, although sometimes they have different views.

"Even a few times I came here, sometimes we have different sharp views but the friendship continues. Even though the position is different, once again the friendship continues," he said.

"Once again, as a person, as a Minister of Trade, as the general chairman of PAN, would like to express my deep condolences for our prayers, God willing, husnul Khotimah, given strength, patience, fortitude to the bereaved family," he concluded.