JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) was seen meeting with the elected president Prabowo Subianto behind closed doors in the City Forest by Plataran, Central Jakarta, Tuesday, October 8 evening.

Presidential Special Staff Coordinator Ari Dwipayana said during the meeting, Jokowi was trying to establish communication with Prabowo.

"It is true, tonight, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, there is a dinner between President Jokowi and the elected president, Mr. Prabowo Subianto in Plataran, Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) area. President Jokowi always maintains close and intense communication with the elected president at every opportunity, both in formal forums and informal meetings," Ari said through a written message to the media crew.

Ari said that togetherness between the two is needed to ensure a good transition of government.

"Persamaan antara dua pemimpin bangsa ini sangat diperlukan untuk memastikan proses transisi pemerintahan berjalan dengan baik dan lancar Pada saat makan malam dibicarakan berbagai hal, terutama terkait keberlanjutan program-program pemerintahan ke depan," jelas Ari.

Previously, Minister of State Secretary Pratikno also said that the two had dinner together while discussing sustainability.

"Yes, that's right (in dinner). Private. (The discussion) togetherness and sustainability," Pratikno told the media crew in writing, Tuesday.

Meanwhile, based on the uploaded photo, at 20.50 WIB, Jokowi seemed to be having intense conversations with Prabowo. In that room they were seen alone without anyone or anyone else.

Their meeting was held by Garuda, Hutan Kota, Plataran. Jokowi is seen wearing a white shirt, as well as Prabowo.

Their meeting ended at around 21.15 WIB. The two were seen leaving the restaurant in their respective vehicles.


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