Coordinating Minister for the Economy and General Chair of the Golkar Party Airlangga Hartarto met the Mayor of Surakarta Gibran Rakabuming Raka at the Loji Gandrung Solo Office House, Central Java. One of the topics of discussion, the problem of the current political situation.
"I am with the guardian, of course I will stay in touch after the inauguration of the STP. His name is from a political figure, he will definitely talk about politics," said Airlangga in Solo, Monday, February 6, quoted from Antara.
Asked about the discussion on what was being discussed, Airlangga said everything related to politics.
"Step forward, back, left, and right," he joked.
Regarding the possibility of Gibran going forward in the gubernatorial election, according to him, it is also one of the topics discussed, but further and further discussions are needed.
"After that, it will be published. The potential is always there, especially as a local government. We are all talking about the time, there is an election organizer named the KPU, of course it must be in accordance with the existing schedule," he said.
Airlangga ensured that there would be further discussions by the two regarding politics, including Kaesang Pangarep's plan to enter politics.
"Of course it must be appreciated (Kaesang's wish, ed). Communication will continue, he already has a party," he said.
Meanwhile, Gibran acknowledged the existence of political talks with Airlangga Hartarto. but answered clearly regarding the contents of the conversation, including regarding the 2024 Pilkada.
"A little (discussing the 2024 Pilkada, ed). Later yes, this one was a secret," he said.
Likewise, when meeting with Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto some time before, Gibran also asked Airlangga for opinions regarding political issues.
"Mr. Coordinating Minister, Mr. Minister of Defense, all of them are my mentors. I reject all of his opinions, evaluate my work here," he said.
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