Gibran: Thank You President Prabowo for the Trust Given

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Indonesia's 14th Vice President Gibran Rakabuming expressed his gratitude to President Prabowo Subianto for the trust and opportunity extended to him during his term.

"To President Prabowo Subianto, thank you for the trust and opportunity that has been given to me to be a part of this administration's journey," Gibran said in a YouTube broadcast from the Vice Presidential Secretariat.

Gibran also thanked the cabinet members, state apparatus, religious leaders, community leaders, traditional leaders, and all others who have worked alongside him.

"Thank you for the collaboration and camaraderie in overseeing the government's priority programs and addressing the issues faced by the community," he stated.

He appreciated the support from all the volunteers who have consistently backed both him and President Prabowo.

"I hope what we have accomplished together becomes a small part of the great journey of the Indonesian nation," said the former mayor of Solo.

Gibran expressed his desire to close a chapter in his life with a sense of gratitude.

He emphasized that he would never stop loving Indonesia, even after stepping down as vice president.

"Today, perhaps a chapter in my journey is coming to an end, but my love for Indonesia will never end. I will always be loyal to the Indonesian people under any circumstances," he asserted.

"I, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, thank you for every support, every criticism, every prayer, and every lesson. Thank you, Indonesia, and see you again," he added.

As previously reported, Gibran Rakabuming Raka officially resigned as Vice President after submitting his resignation letter to the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Thursday morning.

MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani stated that the MPR will hold a leadership meeting to follow up on the resignation letter and determine the next steps.

He explained that the constitution allows the MPR a maximum of 60 days to appoint a definitive vice president to replace Gibran.

Meanwhile, President Prabowo Subianto has 14 days to propose two candidate names for vice president to the MPR after receiving a request letter from the assembly.