Title: NasDem‘s Saan Mustopa: Relationship with Prabowo Subianto Remains Strong, Despite Surya Paloh‘s Absence
In a recent development, Saan Mustopa, the Vice-Chairman of the NasDem Party, has reiterated the strong relationship between NasDem’s Chairman, Surya Paloh, and Indonesia’s President, Prabowo Subianto. This comes despite Surya Paloh’s absence from a gathering of party leaders at Prabowo’s residence last Saturday, which was hosted by the President.
Saan Mustopa confirmed that Surya Paloh, who was offshore at the time, couldn’t attend the meeting. His absence was noted as he was abroad for some time. Nonetheless, Viktor Laiskodat, the Chairman of the NasDem’s faction in the House of Representatives (DPR), represented Surya Paloh.
Despite Surya’s absence, Saan reassured that the ties between the NasDem Party and the President remain robust. "There’s no issue at all. In fact, the relationship is getting warmer," Saan stated while addressing the media outside the Parliament Complex in Jakarta on Sunday (29/12). He further added that the NasDem Party is committed to being part of President Prabowo’s administration and will continue to support his policies.
However, Saan admitted that he hasn’t received any information about the discussions that took place during the meeting. "That’s usual; President Prabowo wants to hold regular meetings with party chairs," he explained. Topics like upcoming national holidays, as well as other policy decisions, are often discussed during these meetings.
The meeting on Saturday was attended by the chairs of several supporting parties, including Bahlil Lahadalia (Golkar), Zulkifli Hasan (PAN), Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (Demokrat), Muhaimin Iskandar (PKB), Ahmad Syaikhu (PKS), Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, and Ahmad Muzani (both from Gerindra). The chairs didn’t reveal much about the gathering, choosing to leave Prabowo’s residence immediately afterward.
As the nation moves forward, the NasDem Party remains committed to its role in Indonesia’s political landscape, working with the President and other parties to support the administration’s policies and initiatives.
