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Former presidents, VPs expected at Prabowo's state addresses
Head of the Presidential Communication Office (PCO) Hasan Nasbi delivering statements regarding the commemoration of Indonesia's 80th Independence Day at the PCO Headquarters, Central Jakarta, on Thursday (August 14, 2025). - Photo: Antara
JAKARTA: (Bernama-Antara) The government has invited all living former presidents and vice presidents of Indonesia to attend President Prabowo Subianto's annual state addresses at the Parliamentary Complex on Friday (Aug 15), the Presidential Communication Office (PCO) announced.
"Regarding the list of figures expected to attend the president's speeches tomorrow, we can confirm that all presidents and vice presidents who have served Indonesia have been invited," PCO Head Hasan Nasbi told the press in Jakarta on Thursday, reported Antara news agency.
This means the government is expecting the attendance of Fifth President Megawati Soekarnoputri, Sixth President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and Seventh President Joko Widodo.
Among the past vice presidents anticipated to join are Sixth Vice President Try Sutrisno, Tenth and Twelfth Vice President Jusuf Kalla, Eleventh Vice President Boediono, and Thirteenth Vice President Ma'ruf Amin.
"We hope tomorrow's event will be a moment to reinforce national unity and harmony, as well as bring together elite politicians. Therefore, we expect all former presidents and vice presidents to attend the state addresses," he said.
He noted that President Prabowo is scheduled to deliver two state addresses at the Parliamentary Complex starting at 9 am local time. The first, before the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), will outline the government's performance in its first 300 days in office.
The second, during a plenary session of the House of Representatives (DPR) at 2:30 pm, will present the 2026 Draft State Budget (RAPBN).
Nasbi then highlighted a letter issued by State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi on August 12, which encourages all government institutions, companies, and residents to follow the two addresses live through various available channels. - Bernama-Antara
