President Jokowi Distributes Aid For A Number Of Traders In Surakarta City

President Jokowi distributed aid to traders in a number of markets in Surakarta, Sunday (9/4/2023). (Between / Press Bureau of the Presidential Secretariat)

JAKARTA - President Jokowi and First Lady Iriana distributed aid to traders in a number of markets in Surakarta, Central Java, Sunday, April 9, 2023.

Based on a press release received by Antara in Jakarta, Sunday, a number of markets visited by Jokowi and Iriana are the Kembang Market, Kadipolo Market, and Jongke Market.

During the visit, Jokowi and Iriana also invited their grandchildren, Jan Ethes Srinarendra, to distribute a number of aid, basic necessities, and dates to traders, pedicab drivers, to the people around the market.

One of the people named Parni, who had the opportunity to meet directly with Jokowi and Iriana, admitted that he was surprised. Parni also expressed her gratitude for the assistance provided.

"I was surprised to meet Mrs. Iriana earlier. Thank you very much, ma'am, people don't have to be given. Thank you as much as possible. This is a gift with money, thank you everyone," said Parni.

Another resident named Purwanto also did not expect to meet and shake hands directly with Jokowi. He also expressed his gratitude for the assistance given to him and a number of other residents in Surakarta.

"I had a shake, just thank the Solo residents who were given this alms. I hope Pak Jokowi is healthy, smooth," said Purwanto.

Marimin, a resident who also received assistance from Jokowi, said he was happy. He also expressed his best hopes and prayers for Jokowi.

"From Mr. Jokowi, he got money (in) envelopes and basic necessities. Alhamdulillah, I hope Mr. Jokowi is always healthy and hopefully he will be given sustenance by Allah, which is given to these friends, hopefully, it will be a blessing," he said.

After visiting and distributing aid in a number of these markets, Jokowi, Iriana, and Jan Ethes returned to their private residences in Surakarta City, Central Java.