Jakarta — Several notable moments occurred during Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto’s final working meeting with Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR) in Senayan, Jakarta, on Wednesday (September 25).
Chairwoman of Commission I, Meutya Hafid, who led the meeting, noted that this session saw the highest attendance rate in recent months for the commission.
“All factions are present today, with 40 members physically attending. This is perhaps the highest number in the last three or even six months, and possibly the highest attendance over the past year,” Meutya remarked.
In addition to the warm reception from all factions, Prabowo received a surprise from one of the Commission I members. Nurul Arifin, a representative from the Golkar Party faction, presented him with a bouquet of sunflowers after each faction delivered their final statements regarding the Defense Cooperation Bills with India, Brazil, Cambodia, France, and the United Arab Emirates.
During the meeting, several Commission I members also offered prayers and well-wishes for Prabowo, who is set to be inaugurated as Indonesia’s President for the 2024-2029 term.
One of the prayers was delivered by Nurul Arifin, who expressed her belief in Prabowo’s leadership capabilities.
“You are the right person to lead this nation at this time. We are proud and pray for your success in carrying out your duties as the President of Indonesia,” she said.
Similar sentiments were shared by Rizki Aulia Rahman Natakusumah from the Democratic Party faction and Muhammad Arwani Thomafi from the United Development Party (PPP) faction. Both expressed their full support for the incoming Prabowo-Gibran administration.
“May Allah, the Almighty, grant His blessings upon us all and bless Mr. Prabowo Subianto with success in leading the future government,” said Rizki.
“To the Defense Minister, Mr. Prabowo Subianto, the president-elect, the United Development Party is ready to support the Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka administration in building Indonesia,” added Arwani. (RR)
