Prabowo Subianto, the newly elected President of Indonesia for the period 2024-2029, stated that he is currently focused on preparing himself for the inauguration as President on October 20, 2024.
His preparations include studying the issues faced by the nation and engaging in discussions with various parties to formulate strategic steps to build Indonesia.
These steps are taken so that he can immediately start working after the inauguration, without wasting any time.
“We study the problems, gather experts, and have discussions with all parties to formulate steps so that on October 20, with the handover of the mandate, there will be no vacuum, and no time wasted,” Prabowo said in his speech at the halalbihalal event of the Nahdlatul Ulama Central Board (PBNU) at the PBNU office in Jakarta on Sunday (28/4) afternoon.
Prabowo admitted that during this preparation process, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has been very helpful and attentive to him. Their relationship has become closer. For example, Jokowi used to call Prabowo ‘Defense Minister,’ but now it has changed to ‘Mas Bowo.’
“I have to convey here, how much Mr. Joko Widodo has prepared me, my brothers and sisters. He is someone I can say is very thorough. He is very thorough,” Prabowo said.
“Up until now, he continues to pay attention to me and I feel truly prepared. Before, I was still called ‘Defense Minister,’ now we are closer, called ‘Mas Bowo’,” he continued.
Prabowo also added that one form of preparation and attention from Jokowi was when he received instructions to make official visits to several countries.
In early April 2024, Prabowo visited China and Japan. He also plans to visit the Middle East, as directed by President Jokowi.
