DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES
During Mr Widodo’s presidency, Indonesia served because the rotating chairman of the Group of 20 (G20) in 2022 and chair of ASEAN in 2023. He was additionally the primary Asian chief to go to Ukraine and Russia because the outbreak of battle in February 2022.
However, it has by no means attended the annual United Nations General Assembly.
Mr Widodo, popularly referred to as Jokowi, tasked then-Vice President Jusuf Kalla to attend the United Nations General Assembly in his first time period, whereas Mdm Retno He has been Indonesia’s consultant for the final 5 years.
His absence from the United Nations General Assembly has usually been cited by analysts as a transparent indicator that the president shouldn’t be that keen on international affairs.
“He has by no means made any statements about (his absence). But possibly (Jokowi) feels extra inclined to remain house… to see how his (nationwide) packages are working,” stated affiliate professor Teuku Rezasyah of Padjadjaran University in Bandung.
Since taking workplace in 2014, Jokowi has spent most of his time on home journey. The archipelago is huge, the gap from west to east is similar as that between London and Baghdad, and he’s usually in two provinces a day.
Professor Angel Damayanti of the Christian University of Indonesia (UKI) in Jakarta stated retired normal Prabowo has a special character and background from Jokowi, an area businessman from humble beginnings.
“Mr Prabowo is an easy-going particular person, he likes to have a lot of associates and has lived overseas for fairly a while,” stated Professor Angel, who focuses on safety and worldwide relations.
“As a member of the navy, he was used to working with navy personnel from different international locations, so he’s extra assured (than Jokowi) and has the flexibility (to work with others).”
Mr Prabowo’s father, Mr Sumitro Djojohadikusumo, was an economist and politician, however for political causes he lived overseas for a time.
As a outcome, his son attended college in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Switzerland and the United Kingdom and speaks fluent English and another international languages.
On the social media platform X, Mr Prabowo claimed in 2013 that he additionally spoke German, Dutch and French.
Assoc Professor Teuku Rezasyah of Padjadjaran University in Bandung stated Prabowo is a assured chief.
“And he’s an professional on worldwide points,” he stated.
