President Prabowo Subianto recently had dinner with former President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) at Bakmi Jowo Bu Citro 1 in Solo, Central Java. The dinner, which took place on July 21, 2025, saw Prabowo and Jokowi seated together at the same table, along with Vice President Gibran Rakabuming and Aris Marsudiyanto, the Head of BAPPISUS. Enjoying bowls of noodle soup and glasses of water and tea, the dinner lasted for about an hour with a private setting. Additionally, other ministers from the Red-and-White Cabinet were present, including Cabinet Secretary Lt. Col. Teddy Indra Wijaya, Foreign Minister Sugiono, and State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi, among others.
Aris Marsudiyanto, known for his close association with Prabowo, also joined the dinner. He is the Head of the Election Winning Body (Bappilu) of the Gerindra Party for West Java and has been a strong supporter of Prabowo since their time together at the Military Academy in 1992. Playing a key role in Prabowo’s election campaigns, Aris has been actively involved in supporting him and his causes over the years. His loyalty and dedication have made him a significant figure within Prabowo’s circle.
