President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, and the 7th President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo (Jokowi), were seen having dinner together at Bakmi Jowo Bu Citro 1 in Solo, Central Java on Sunday, July 21, 2025. Both leaders shared a table alongside Vice President Gibran Rakabuming and the Head of the Agency for Development Control and Special Investigation (BAPPISUS), Aris Marsudiyanto. The dinner was held privately and lasted around an hour, with Prabowo and Jokowi enjoying bowls of noodle soup while engaging in a brief one-on-one conversation. At another table, 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, who sat with Prabowo, Jokowi, and Gibran, is the Head of the Election Winning Body (Bappilu) of the Gerindra Party for the West Java region. Known for his loyalty and support for Prabowo, Aris has been a key figure in the political scene. He and Prabowo have a longstanding relationship that dates back to their time at the Military Academy in 1992. Aris, who retired in 2006 with the final rank of Lieutenant Colonel (Letkol), also serves as the CEO of one of Prabowo’s companies. Additionally, he founded the National Movement for Love of Prabowo (GNCP) and has been actively involved in Prabowo’s election campaigns in West Java since 2009.
