PDI Perjuangan Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto said the meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and PDIP Chair Megawati Soekarnoputri was very relaxed, like old friends reuniting. They discussed strategic national and state issues. PDIP views it as embodying the nation's identity of dialogue and consultation.
Jakarta – PDI Perjuangan Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto disclosed details of the meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and PDIP Chair Megawati Soekarnoputri, which took place a few days before Saturday, March 21, 2026. He told reporters, “Ibu Megawati Soekarnoputri sudah bertemu dengan Bapak Presiden Prabowo beberapa hari yang lalu. Bahkan pertemuan dikatakan oleh Ibu Mega sebagai pertemuan 'teman lama'.” The atmosphere was very friendly, going beyond nostalgia to deeply discuss various national and state issues. “Pertemuannya berlangsung sangat akrab, membahas berbagai persoalan bangsa dan negara,” Hasto added. PDIP sees this as a manifestation of the nation's identity prioritizing dialogue and consultation. Hasto also addressed potential meetings by Megawati with other former presidents during Idul Fitri 1447 Hijriah, emphasizing universal brotherhood. He linked it to the halalbihalal tradition initiated by Bung Karno in 1948 via Kiai Haji Abdul Wahab Chasbullah to ease political tensions. “Dalam Idul Fitri ini kan semua mengedepankan semangat persaudaraan. Itu yang dikedepankan, semangat maaf-memaafkan,” he said. This tradition is described as Indonesia's cultural strength that political elites must preserve.
