Presidential Birthday or Russian Talks? Palace Visit Sparks Speculation
Speculation arose that Indonesian ministers gathered at the Presidential Palace on October 16, President Prabowo's 75th birthday, for a celebration. However, the government denied this, stating it was an official dinner for a Russian delegation. Conversely, Russian media reported the meeting occurred amidst birthday celebrations, creating conflicting accounts.
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