Jokowi-Paloh Talks About Political Dynamics To Elections

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NasDem) Surya Paloh discussed the dynamics of politics to elections, during a meeting that took place at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Sunday night.

"Silaturahim (Jokowi-Paloh) discussed the national agenda agenda, (in order to) face various global challenges, including matters related to political and electoral dynamics," said the Coordinator of the Special Staff of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Ari Dwipayana via text message, when confirmed by ANTARA.

According to Ari, President Jokowi previously emphasized that the friendship with political figures was very good, especially for the good of the nation and state.

However, he did not explain further about the meeting between Jokowi and Paloh, which was suspected to be the first time since the 2024 General Election.

Based on information compiled by Antara, Surya Paloh previously held a meeting with Presidential Candidate number 1 Anies Baswedan on Friday (16/2).

Anies said his meeting with Surya Paloh was to discuss facts related to the election.

"We discussed developments, matched views," he said in Jakarta, Friday (16/2).

NasDem, a party led by Paloh, is a member of the coalition that carries the pairs of Presidential Candidates and Vice President Anies Baswedan-Muhaimin Iskandar.

Selain itu, Surya Paloh juga sebelumnya mengatakan bahwa kemungkinan dalam waktu dekat dirinya akan berkomunikasi dengan Ketua Umum Partai Demokrasi Indonesia Perjuangan Megawati Soekarnoputri untuk membahas perkembangan Pemilihan Umum Presiden-Vice President (Pilpres) 2024.