Prabowo Receives Megawati at the Palace, Zulhas: Strengthen National Unity
Chairman of the National Mandate Party, Zulkifli Hasan (Zulhas), warmly welcomed President Prabowo Subianto’s meeting with PDIP General Chair Megawati Soekarnoputri at Merdeka Palace today. Zulhas praised Prabowo’s statesmanlike approach in embracing all parties.
Zulhas stated that this meeting reflects Prabowo’s strong commitment to nurturing unity. The moment of Prabowo receiving Megawati at the Palace also serves as evidence that Prabowo seeks to build inclusive and constructive communication across political forces.
“In the midst of increasingly complex global uncertainties, President Prabowo’s steps to continue embracing all parties deserve appreciation. This demonstrates leadership that prioritises unity and mutual cooperation for the nation’s interests,” said Zulhas in a written statement to reporters on Thursday (19/3/2026).
According to Zulhas, dialogue and rapport among national figures are an important foundation in maintaining national stability while strengthening collaboration to face various global challenges.
He assured that PAN will always fully support President Prabowo’s efforts in building inclusive cooperation involving all elements of the nation to jointly realise an advanced and prosperous Indonesia.
As is known, President Prabowo Subianto received a visit from the PDIP Chair, who is also the 5th President of Indonesia, Megawati Soekarnoputri. Prabowo stated that this meeting continues the rapport among national leaders.
“On the 29th day of the month of Ramadan ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1447 H, I received the 5th President of Indonesia, Mrs Hj. Megawati Soekarnoputri, at Merdeka Palace. This meeting continues the rapport among national leaders,” said Prabowo in a statement on his Instagram account on Thursday (19/3/2026).
Prabowo shared several moments from the meeting with Megawati. From the photos uploaded, Prabowo, wearing a brown safari suit, is seen directly welcoming Megawati upon her arrival from the car.
DPR Chair Puan Maharani accompanied Megawati. Megawati and Puan appeared to be wearing batik-patterned outfits in blue tones.
Deputy DPR Chair and Gerindra Daily Chair Sufmi Dasco Ahmad was also seen welcoming Megawati.
Prabowo appeared to hold Megawati’s hand while ascending the stairs to enter Merdeka Palace. Afterwards, inside Merdeka Palace, Prabowo’s son Didit Hediprasetyo and Aide-de-Camp Rizky Irmansyah welcomed Megawati’s arrival.
They appeared to converse in the central room of Merdeka Palace, followed by a meeting. Prabowo, Megawati, Dasco, and Puan were seen sitting at one table.