Anies Baswedan Thankful For President Jokowi's Presence At His Daughter's Wedding

DKI Governor Anies Baswedan shakes hands with the groom, Ali Saleh Alhuraebi, during the proclamation of the marriage consent of his daughter, Mutiara Annisa/ANTARA/Handout/aa.

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan thanked President Joko Widodo and Vice President Ma'ruf Amin at the wedding reception of his eldest daughter, Mutiara Annisa, and Ali Saleh Alhuraebi in Ancol, North Jakarta.

"Mr. President Jokowi and Mrs. Iriana took the time to come back from an overseas trip. Just arrived this morning and decided to come. Departing from Bogor specifically to Ancol to offer our blessing. We would also like to thank Mr. Vice President Mr. Ma'ruf Amin and Mr. Mother who specifically congratulates," said Anies after the event was reported by ANTARA, Friday, July 29 evening.

Right on the Islamic New Year, 1 Muharam 1444 Hijri, Anies was happy because Mutiara married a young man he loved and the reception was attended by honorary guests, ranging from political leaders, political party leaders, cabinet leaders, Chair of the DKI Jakarta Provincial DPRD, to ambassadors. Middle Eastern country, with a family atmosphere.

"Mr. Jusuf Kalla and Ms., Mr. Surya Paloh, Mr. Chairman of the MPR Bambang Soesatyo, Mr. Coordinating Minister, leaders, ministers, Mr. Prabowo came, I thank you and it feels like tonight is a happy night," said Anies.

At the event, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, was unable to attend the event because she was abroad. However, Anies said that Puan had conveyed her congratulations as well as a notification that she could not attend via WhatsApp (WA) messages directly.

"Mrs. Puan was abroad. At that time we were WA-WA-an," said Anies.

Anies said that tonight was special because it was the first experience to marry a child.

"Usually a witness. If you become a witness, it's not counted. However, it's the first time to get married," he said.

Regarding Mutiara's life after marriage, Anies left the decision to his son-in-law, Ali Saleh, to choose to stay with him or bring his eldest daughter to their private home.

"Hopefully if you are still with us. If not, leave it with your husband, we will leave it," said Anies.

Meanwhile, Mutiara Annisa and her husband also thanked everyone who prayed for a smooth marriage.

"Thank you for the prayers. God willing, the reception will run smoothly," said Mutiara.