Visit to Jokowi's Home: Gibran's Special Staff Discuss IKN Developments
Special Staff to the Vice President (Stafsus Wapres) Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Tina Talisa, visited the residence of Indonesia’s 7th President Joko Widodo, or Jokowi, in Solo, Central Java, on Wednesday (25/3/2026). The visit was conducted as an Eid al-Fitr courtesy call while also strengthening national relations.
Tina, who arrived wearing a white kebaya and batik skirt, stated that the visit represented the Vice President’s special staff team coming to pay respects directly to Jokowi. As is known, Gibran has four special staff members: Tina Talisa, Achmad Adhitya, Nico Harjanto, and Suwardi. However, in that meeting, only Tina and Suwardi were able to make the courtesy call in Solo.
“Alhamdulillah, today we represent the Vice President’s special staff, with Mr Suwardi, our senior, and myself, present to pay respects to the seventh president, Mr Jokowi,” said Tina in her statement on Thursday (26/3/2026).
According to Tina, the meeting took place in a warm and familial atmosphere. In addition to the courtesy call, they also conveyed apologies for any shortcomings in the spirit of Eid al-Fitr.
During the meeting, Jokowi also delivered several important messages regarding the state of the nation. One key emphasis was the importance of maintaining unity and harmony amid national dynamics.
“His message was that we all continue to safeguard unity, harmony, and hopefully we all remain healthy in body and soul; that is the most important thing,” said Tina.
Tina revealed that she also discussed the development of the Nusantara Capital (IKN) in Kalimantan with Jokowi. The project was previously confirmed by President Prabowo Subianto to be continued and even accelerated. The government has demonstrated its commitment to the continuity of the development through a budget allocation of Rp48.8 trillion for 2025-2029.
Tina emphasised that the spirit of unity is key to maintaining stability and the sustainability of the government’s strategic programmes, including the IKN development which requires support from all elements of the nation.
“I also discussed IKN with Mr Jokowi earlier. My last visit to IKN was on 21 January 2026 as a follow-up to the Vice President’s instructions to encourage us from the Vice President’s Secretariat to take turns and alternate working in the IKN area. This step also affirms the government’s seriousness in realising IKN as Indonesia’s new government centre,” she said.