Chatib Basri Meets Prabowo at Palace, Dasco Reveals Reason

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sufmi Dascor Ahmad, stated that Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan and Chatib Basri visited the Presidential Palace on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, purely to provide input to President Prabowo Subianto regarding economic growth.

“The meeting was purely to provide input on how to subsequently increase economic growth. I have confirmed that there were no other discussions,” said Dasco at the DPR Building, Jakarta, on Tuesday, 9 June 2026.

Dasco made these remarks in response to journalist inquiries regarding Chatib Basri’s visit to the Palace amidst rumours concerning the resignation of Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa.

According to him, based on the confirmation he received, both Chatib and Luhut met with the President in their capacity as members of the National Economic Council (DEN).

“There have been some unverified rumours over the last day or two, but I have confirmed that today’s meeting was purely to receive input from the DEN, chaired by Mr Luhut, with Mr Chatib Basri as a member,” said Dasco.

According to Dasco, the DEN provides input to the President regarding economic growth strategies, serving as additional consideration for the steps deemed necessary by President Prabowo.

“I believe these positive inputs are valuable for the President regarding our economic growth,” he added.

Previously, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan and Chatib Basri arrived together at the Presidential Palace Complex, Jakarta, at approximately 15:30 WIB. Both chose to remain brief when questioned about the agenda of their meeting with the Head of State. Nevertheless, Chatib confirmed that he visited the Palace to fulfil a summons from the President.