Jokowi Invites Setya Novanto to 'Veranda Talks'
Jakarta. President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo met Golkar Party chairman Setya Novanto, who was recently reappointed as the speaker of the House of Representatives, at the Merdeka Palace's backyard terrace on Friday (16/12).
Meetings at the terrace, dubbed "veranda talks," are more casual gatherings with special guests — a new custom started by the president.
"Having been reinstated as the House speaker, I am now reconnecting with the president and House leaders," Setya said.
Jokowi and Setya were accompanied by State Secretary Pratikno and the House's three deputy speakers Taufik Kurniawan, Fadli Zon and Fahri Hamzah, as they discussed the current situation in Indonesia.
"We discussed various things over tea and coffee. We will strengthen the partnership between the government and parliament. Our talks were focused on maintaining Indonesia's unity and stability," Setya said.
The politicians also spoke about foreign policy and economy. According to Setya, they have agreed on future security arrangements and post-earthquake reconstruction of Aceh.
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