Thomas Becomes Deputy Minister Of Finance, Sri Mulyani: Communications For The Preparation Of The 2025 RAPBN To Be Easier

Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani and Deputy Minister of Finance II Thomas Djiwandono (Photo: Aris Nurjani/VOI)

JAKARTA - Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati conveyed the task of Deputy Minister of Finance (Wamenkeu) II Thomas Djiwandono, which will focus on preparing the 2025 Budget Draft (RAPBN).

In addition, the inclusion of Thomas in the Ministry of Finance will facilitate the synchronization process of a number of policies from the Elected President and Vice President Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka Government.

"We all know that we are very familiar with the APBN cycle. So indeed the focus for Thomas will participate in the preparation of the 2025 RAPBN. With Thomas' entry, it will make all communications much easier," Sri Mulyani said at a press conference, Thursday, July 18.

Sri Mulyani emphasized that the presence of Thomas as Deputy Minister of Finance II would strengthen the Ministry of Finance in coordinating with the Prabowo-Gibran Synchronization Task Force Team.

"As Deputy Minister of Finance II mas tommy will further strengthen us at the Ministry of Finance in coordinating with this transitional process team, in this transitional government process," he explained.

Therefore, Sri Mulyani hopes that the transition process will run smoothly and maintain the sustainability of state financial management based on governance both prudently accountable, disciplined and credible.

Sri Mulyani also said that Thomas would cooperate with Deputy Minister of Finance I, namely Suahasil Nazar and all officials at the Ministry of Finance to be able to carry out the task of managing state finances.

"We must be able to mitigate risks so that we can maintain economic stability, maintain growth while maintaining fiscal instruments or the state budget so that we can continue to be healthy and sustainable," he explained.