Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin met with President Prabowo Subianto at Prabowo’s residence on Kertanegara IV Street, South Jakarta, on Saturday afternoon, October 4th.
Following the meeting, Sjafrie revealed that the gathering also included prominent figures who have made significant contributions to the nation. “This was a silaturahmi [friendly gathering] with key figures,” Sjafrie stated when met in Monas, Central Jakarta, on the same day. He elaborated, “These are figures who have served the nation and the country well.”
When questioned about the presence of the 7th President, Joko Widodo (Jokowi), at the meeting, Sjafrie confirmed that Jokowi had been present, but had arrived before Sjafrie himself. “Yes, [Jokowi was there], earlier,” Sjafrie clarified.
Furthermore, Sjafrie indicated that Prabowo, in his capacity as President, provided guidance to Sjafrie in his role as Minister of Defense. Prabowo emphasized the importance of unity within the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI).
“[Prabowo’s direction was] that we must continue to be united; the TNI is the army of the people, and the people belong to the TNI,” Sjafrie conveyed. This reinforces the strong bond and mutual reliance between the Indonesian military and its citizens.
Summary
Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin met with President Prabowo Subianto at Prabowo’s residence in South Jakarta on Saturday, October 4th. The gathering was a friendly “silaturahmi” that included prominent national figures, such as the 7th President, Joko Widodo, who had arrived earlier.
During the meeting, President Prabowo provided guidance to Sjafrie in his role as Defense Minister, emphasizing the crucial importance of unity within the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI). Prabowo underscored that “the TNI is the army of the people, and the people belong to the TNI,” reinforcing the strong bond between the military and citizens.