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Prabowo Subianto on SBY: We share the same DNA

Tempo - July 30, 2018

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Dewi Nurita, Jakarta – Gerindra Party helmsman Prabowo Subianto said his meeting with Susilo "SBY" Bambang Yudhoyono, the chairman of the Democrat Party, at his Kertanegara residence today was focusing on multiple issues, among them a coalition deal, adjusting visions on the country, and the people's future. The talks lasted for two hours.

After the meeting, Prabowo reiterated SBY's advice for him. "Mas Bowo, if you are later given the mandate to lead this country, you must focus on the fact that your administration is for the Indonesian people's interests," said Prabowo today.

The Gerindra top man said he took the advice and would use it as a cornerstone and part of his commitment.

Prabowo added he and SBY could easily see eye to eye as both have military backgrounds. "We have the same DNA as former Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) soldiers who are committed to executing the Pancasila (Five state ideologies) and the 1945 Constitution," said Prabowo.

Prabowo Subianto said the meeting was not filled with rhetoric, but rather an open and honest one and was based on clear views.

Source: http://en.tempo.co/read/news/2018/07/30/055920375/Prabowo-Subianto-on-SBY-We-Share-the-Same-DNA.