PDIP: Megawati's Communication With Prabowo Has Built Well

Secretary General of the PDI-P (PDIP) Hasto Kristiyanto. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - Secretary General of the PDI-P (PDIP), Hasto Kristiyanto, said that the communication relationship between General Chair Megawati Soekarnoputri and the elected presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto had been built and was very good.

Hal itu disampaikan Hasto menjawab pertanyaan awak media terkait rencana pertemuan kedua tokoh itu.

"Yes, actually, the communication pattern has been built. The history of the relationship between Mrs. Mega and Mr. Prabowo actually shows a close friendship," said Hasto in his statement in Jakarta, quoted from Antara, Sunday, October 20.

"When many people came to power, Mrs. Mega showed the character of a friend who in her history worked closely with Mr. Prabowo, helping each other between the two leaders, so that the commitment to the nation and state for Mrs. Mega was a total dedication," he added.

According to him, communication has been carried out with various envoys from Prabowo and Megawati.

"Communication has been carried out through his envoy, and from Mas Pramono Anung who has conveyed messages specifically, so that there are no obstacles in relation to communication," said Hasto.

In addition, Megawati also respects Prabowo's busy schedule where some time ago he prepared his cabinet. So, the opportunity to meet can be done afterwards.

"We respect Pak Prabowo, who at that time was preparing a cabinet arrangement, and even then some kind of introduction (introducing) was carried out against Pak Prabowo's strategic policies in Hambalang. It was a process that was respected by Mrs. Megawati Soekarnoputri, so that if the meeting between the two leaders could be held later," he explained.

Then, when asked about the PDIP opportunity to enter the Prabowo government, Hasto conveyed that all decisions were in Megawati's hands, including the party's political stance bearing the symbol of a white-nosed bull.

"When it comes to the political attitude of the party whether it is in the government or a balancer, whether there are PDI-P cadres who are within or outside the government, that is the full authority of Mrs. Megawati Soekarnoputri," said Hasto.

He also ensured that Prabowo and Megawati's relationship went well, especially in communicating. Therefore, Hasto prayed that Indonesia could be even better under Prabowo's leadership.

"Communication once again is very good between Mrs. Mega and Mr. Prabowo, united by historical aspects, and Mrs. Mega in the whole history journey from Mr. Prabowo is also able to show that she is a friend in joy and sorrow. So that the meeting can be held continuously, and then the important thing is that we all pray that this nation and country can be better in the future," he said.