Vice President Gibran Expresses Intent to Resign After 2.5-Hour Meeting with President Prabowo
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has expressed his intention to resign from his post following a meeting of approximately two and a half hours with President Prabowo Subianto. This was confirmed by Minister of State Secretary Prasetio Hadi. The reasons cited for the resignation relate to 'developing dynamics' following decisions by the Supreme Court and Constitutional Court concerning his educational qualifications.
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