REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BOGOR -- Presidential Communications Office Head Hasan Nasbi revealed there is a possibility of a meeting between Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and US election winner Donald Trump. Although if seen according to the agenda, Prabowo's appointment during his visit to the US was with US president of the period 2021-2024/2025 Joseph R Biden.
“Mr. President originally planned to meet with the current President, although it was almost done. But it is not closed to the possibility also to meet with the winner of the election in this case Donald Trump,” he said.
Referred to how Prabowo acted after Trump won the US election? He said that the chairman of Gerindra congratulated him. “Mr. President has congratulated him,” he said.
Asked again if Prabowo would congratulate Trump directly, he replied only that Prabowo had been hiding through his social media. “He posted it on his social media,” he said.
Earlier, President Prabowo Subianto congratulated Donald Trump on being elected the 47th President of the United States. Prabowo's congratulations were delivered in English, via the social media account X @prabowo, which was monitored and translated in Jakarta on Wednesday night.
“I extend my sincere congratulations to @realDonaldTrump for being elected the 47th President of the United States,” Prabowo wrote in his verified X account.
President Prabowo said Indonesia and the United States were strategic partners with strong and diverse relations. According to the Head of State, the RI-US strategic partnership has enormous potential for mutual benefit.
“And I look forward to working closely with you and your government to further enhance this partnership and for global peace and stability,” Prabowo wrote.