Meet Surya Paloh, Jokowi: This Is Just The Beginning, The Most Important Of The Parties Later

JAKARTA - President Jokowi emphasized that the meeting with the chairman of the NasDem Party, Surya Paloh, was only the first step in post-Pilpres politics in 2024. Jokowi emphasized that he would become a bridge to talk to other parties.

"This is only the beginning. Later when it is final, we will convey it. But actually I am just a 'bridge', the most important thing is later parties," said Jokowi, Monday, February 19.

President Jokowi did not explain in detail what was meant by being a "bridge". When asked about this, he only said he wanted to be a "bridge" for all parties.

The bridge is for everything. I want to be a bridge for everyone, because of business, what business is that, political affairs are party affairs," said Jokowi.

Jokowi also said that his meeting with Paloh was an ordinary political meeting to discuss political issues.

The President felt there was no need to explain who invited or invited to the meeting. Most importantly, he said, the meeting would be beneficial for the national and state politics.