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View all search resultsFormer presidential candidate Anies Baswedan’s surprise visit to the Idul Fitri gathering hosted by former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the Democratic Party's founding leader, has sparked speculation over a possible thaw in ties following their fallout in the last election two years ago.
Ragowo “Didit” Hediprasetyo, the only son of President Prabowo Subianto, marked this Idul Fitri through a series of visits to families of former presidents, continuing a tradition he began since his father took office and positioning himself as a bridge to other political figures.
As questions arise over President Prabowo Subianto’s delayed and muted response to the United States-Israeli war on Iran, some former presidents and vice presidents have taken an active role in voicing their concerns over the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Among attendees of the ceremony were former presidents Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. Fifth president Megawati Soekarnoputri skipped the celebration at the State Palace and opted to attend one held by her party the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P).
The government has invited all former presidents and vice presidents to attend the 80th Independence Day ceremony in Jakarta over the weekend, in what will be the first commemoration to be led by President Prabowo Subianto since taking office.
Former presidents Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Joko "Jokowi" Widodo as well as former vice presidents Try Sutrisno, Jusuf Kalla and Ma'ruf Amin attended the annual People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) plenary meeting to hear President Prabowo Subianto's first State of the Nation address.
The week-long retreat for newly inaugurated regional leaders is expected to wrap up on Feb. 28 with President Prabowo Subianto expected to deliver a speech as part of an effort to build synergy between central government and regional administrations.
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