Visited By Surya Paloh, Prabowo Welcomes Happy NasDem's Commitment To Join His Government

General Chairperson of NasDem Surya Paloh and President-elect Prabowo Subianto/PHOTO: Nailin In Saroh-VOI

JAKARTA - General Chairperson of the Gerindra Party and elected president Prabowo Subianto welcomed NasDem's commitment to join and support his government with Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

This was said by Prabowo when receiving a visit from the General Chairperson of NasDem, Surya Paloh at his residence in Kertanegara, Jakarta, Thursday, August 15.

"This afternoon I received the honor or visit from Surya Paloh, my friend for a long time, the general chairman of the NasDem party. We discussed several issues, and we agreed to work together to collaborate well in facing future challenges," said Prabowo.

Prabowo emphasized that he really views unity as the key to the success of the nation.

"Therefore, I welcome NasDem's willingness to join us, both of whom serve the country and nation," said Prabowo.

Meanwhile, the Head of NasDem, Surya Paloh, said that his party and Prabowo had the same problem to realize developments for the life of the nation which continues to move dynamically.

"Earlier, Pak Prabowo has underlined to us how important it is for the elites of this nation to unite to face the bigger challenges we face. Our hope is that this progress should not be stopped with arrogance," said Surya Paloh.

Paloh hopes that all elements of the nation have a sense of optimism so that the national atmosphere becomes cool and makes it easier for the Prabowo-Gibran government to realize its programs and policies.

"NasDem clearly states that with all the existing efforts, what it has has has an interest in the success of this government," he said.

"Hopefully, NasDem will be part of the mitigating one. This is our common hope," continued Paloh.