Pratikno on Palace Inauguration: We Shall Wait

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Cultural Affairs, Pratikno, stated that he received an invitation regarding the inauguration of the Red and White Cabinet members at the State Palace, Jakarta, on Monday.

Pratikno mentioned receiving an invitation from the Presidential Secretariat to attend the event, which is scheduled for 15:00 WIB.

However, he was reluctant to provide information regarding who would be inaugurated.

“I do not know, I do not know. We shall wait,” said Pratikno at the Presidential Palace Complex.

Pratikno explained that his presence at the Palace was based on the invitation received from the Presidential Secretariat.

“We have just received the invitation. That is why I am here immediately,” he said.

Responding to circulating rumours of a cabinet reshuffle, Pratikno also declined to provide confirmation. He merely emphasised that he would wait for the proceedings of the event before offering further comment.

“We shall wait,” he said.

In addition to Pratikno, other officials from the Red and White Cabinet seen in attendance included the Deputy Finance Minister, Suahasil Nazara.