Thomas Djiwandono, a Financial Sector Member of the Prabowo-Gibran Government Transition Task Force, has confirmed that he and Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati, along with her team, have been collaborating closely for the past two months.
This collaboration was highlighted during a press conference on Fundamental Economic Conditions and the 2025 State Budget on Monday, June 24, 2024.
“We have been working closely with the Ministry of Finance, including the Minister, Deputy Ministers, Directors General, and others for nearly two months now. This process is natural and synchronized,” stated Thomas on Monday.
He also mentioned a recent meeting between President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and President-elect Prabowo Subianto, where Thomas emphasized that there is no gap between the two leaders.
Economic Coordinating Minister Airlangga confirmed a meeting with President Jokowi, President-elect Prabowo Subianto, and Deputy Speaker of the DPR, Sufmi Dasco. Both parties have agreed on the main outlines of the 2025 State Budget.
“It has been clarified regarding the economic conditions and the 2025 State Budget. They have understood and agreed on the matters discussed in the meeting,” said Airlangga.
One of the agreed points is the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, which has been allocated Rp 71 trillion in the 2025 State Budget.
Source: CNBC Indonesia
