TheJakartaPost

Please Update your browser

Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.

Jakarta Post

Jokowi's patron walks among heads of state

The patron of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) leader Megawati Soekarnoputri, was in a front-row position on Friday when she walked alongside China President Xi Jinping during a memory-lane stroll for the 60th Asian-African Conference Commemoration (AACC) in Bandung, West Java

Bagus BT Saragih (The Jakarta Post)
Bandung
Fri, April 24, 2015 Published on Apr. 24, 2015 Published on 2015-04-24T12:48:28+07:00

Change text size

Gift Premium Articles
to Anyone

Share the best of The Jakarta Post with friends, family, or colleagues. As a subscriber, you can gift 3 to 5 articles each month that anyone can read—no subscription needed!
Jokowi's patron walks among heads of state

T

he patron of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) leader Megawati Soekarnoputri, was in a front-row position on Friday when she walked alongside China President Xi Jinping during a memory-lane stroll for the 60th Asian-African Conference Commemoration (AACC) in Bandung, West Java.

Megawati, whose father Sukarno cofounded the conference, was seen smiling and talking proudly with China'€™s First Lady Peng Liyuan during the event.

Jokowi, Xi and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak were among the noted luminaries heading the walk.

Former president Megawati was the only party chairperson given the privilege at the event, with officials arguing that she deserved the VVIP treatment as she was Sukarno's descendant.

Her daughter Puan Maharani was also seen walking behind her.

Several political analysts have criticized the AACC event as a waste of money, and suspected it is being held merely to please Megawati, whose relations with Jokowi have recently turned sour. (ren)(+++)

Your Opinion Matters

Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.

Enter at least 30 characters
0 / 30

Thank You

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.

Share options

Quickly share this news with your network—keep everyone informed with just a single click!

Change text size options

Customize your reading experience by adjusting the text size to small, medium, or large—find what’s most comfortable for you.

Gift Premium Articles
to Anyone

Share the best of The Jakarta Post with friends, family, or colleagues. As a subscriber, you can gift 3 to 5 articles each month that anyone can read—no subscription needed!

Continue in the app

Get the best experience—faster access, exclusive features, and a seamless way to stay updated.