President Jokowi Talks About National Politics To The Economy When Meeting Sultan HB X

Screenshot - President Joko Widodo accompanied by Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto gave a statement to reporters in Magelang, Central Java, Monday (29/1/2024).

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo admitted that he discussed global to national politics with Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X, during a meeting at the Kilen Yogyakarta Palace, Sunday (28/1).

"Yes, a lot, talking about global economic problems, global geopoliticals, including the national economy, national politics," Jokowi said briefly on the sidelines of a working visit in Magelang, Central Java, as reported by ANTARA, Monday, January 29.

President Jokowi met the King of the Ngayogyakarta Palace Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X at the Kilen Palace, Yogyakarta, Sunday, January 28.

President Jokowi using a black Alphard arrived at the Kilen Palace area at around 10.25 WIB.

The meeting lasted closed for more than 1 hour. When leaving the President's location, he just smiled and greeted the media crew by waving from inside the car.

Penghageng Kawedanan Hageng Punokowan (KHP) Kridhomardowo Keraton Yogyakarta Kanjeng Pangeran Haryo (KPH) Notonegoro said the President's visit to Sultan's residence was an ordinary gathering.

"This is a normal thing when he goes to Yogyakarta and there is usually a gathering with Ngarsa Dalem (Sultan HB X)," said Notonegoro after the meeting.

Presidential Special Staff Coordinator Ari Dwipayana on a separate occasion also stated that Jokowi's meeting with Sri Sultan HB X and high-ranking political parties as well as national figures was in order to stay in touch and establish communication.