Gibran And Walkot Yogya Swap Jerseys Ahead Of The PSIM Match And That's Exactly What It Means

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JAKARTA - Mayor of Surakarta Gibran Rakabuming Raka met Mayor of Yogyakarta Haryadi Suyuti at Yogyakarta City Hall. Everything is discussed. Starting from regional cooperation to the League 2 match between Persis Solo versus PSIM Yogyakarta.

At the end of the meeting, the two even exchanged "jerseys" for football clubs from each city who will face each other in the Group C League 2 match on October 12.

"There are several agendas that we discuss. Starting from the plan to renew the regional cooperation agreement, smart city expo, and 'last but not least', a little mention of the League 2 match between PSIM and Persis," said Yogyakarta Mayor Haryadi Suyuti after the meeting in Yogyakarta, quoted from Antara.

According to Haryadi, the Yogyakarta City Government and Surakarta City Government once had a regional cooperation agreement on culture covering education, culture, tourism, economy, and transportation, but it ended several years ago.

Haryadi hopes that the regional cooperation agreement with the theme of culture can be re-established, especially if Solo and Yogyakarta can be regarded as an inseparable agglomeration area.

"There is already a train service that connects the two cities, the economic cycle between Yogyakarta and Solo has also been going on for quite a long time. Many traders from Solo sell in Yogyakarta and vice versa,” he said, Thursday, October 7.

The renewal of the cooperation, continued Haryadi, will be carried out with improvements in terms of quality and quantity.

Meanwhile, Gibran also supports the plan to re-establish the cooperation that had been interrupted.

“After all, we have to take advantage of the good connectivity between Yogyakarta and Solo. There is already a KRL service and later there will be a toll road. This connectivity must be utilized as best as possible for tourism and cultural promotion,” he said.

Meanwhile, regarding the Liga 2 match between PSIM and Persis at the Manahan Stadium, the two mayors hoped that the match would run safely.

“If two mayors have exchanged 'jerseys', then it is a sign of friendship. According to the greeting of football, namely friendship. Of course the match must be like that without leaving a healthy competition, "said Haryadi.

Meanwhile, Gibran appealed to all supporters to better watch the match from home.

Regarding security on the field, Gibran ensured that Solo as the host would ensure the safety of the entire club.

"So far it's safe. Exercise is also safe. Don't worry, it's my responsibility," he said, adding that it was possible to tighten security during matches.