Deputy Governor of South Kalimantan Meets Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs to Strengthen Provincial-Central Government Synergy
Deputy Governor of South Kalimantan Hasnuryadi Sulaiman made a courtesy visit to Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Djamari Chaniago in Jakarta on Thursday, 12 March 2026.
The meeting took place in a warm and familial atmosphere. Beyond strengthening personal relations, the agenda also served as a forum to reinforce coordination between the South Kalimantan Provincial Government and the central government.
Hasnuryadi conveyed that his relationship with Djamari has been established for a considerable time. He regards the Coordinating Minister as a senior figure who is not only respected, but also viewed as a paternal figure who frequently provides guidance.
“He is not merely a national and senior figure whom I respect, but also a paternal figure who always provides advice and sets an example,” said Hasnuryadi.
He explained that the visit was also intended to seek advice from Djamari, who is known as a close friend of his late father, H Abdussamad Sulaiman.
Djamari Chaniago is known to be close to the Hasnur family. In addition to holding state office, he is also trusted as a commissioner at Hasnur Group, a company established by the late Abdussamad Sulaiman.
According to Hasnuryadi, the experience and perspectives of senior figures such as Djamari serve as important resources in carrying out his duties as deputy governor, particularly in maintaining political and security stability in the region and ensuring development programmes remain aligned with national policy direction.
In the meeting, discussions encompassed not only cross-sectoral coordination between the region and the centre. The two also discussed principles of leadership, values of wisdom, and moral responsibility in fulfilling their mandate to society.
“We want each development step in South Kalimantan to be aligned with national policy, yet remain grounded in values of familial bonds, local wisdom, and commitment to the people,” he concluded.
Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Djamari Chaniago emphasised that the return of 22 Indonesian citizens from Iran represents evidence of the state’s presence in protecting its citizens amid international emergency situations.
Education was also a matter of note for the Coordinating Minister, where there is public aspiration to have higher education institutions, specifically the establishment of a branch of Cenderawasih University (UNCEN).
The Coordinating Minister also has several tasks awaiting him, ranging from ensuring that political conditions remain controlled and stable, to police reform.