Speaking at a press conference in Jakarta on Thursday, State Secretariat Minister Pratikno remarked that the government would also welcome the two former presidents, namely Megawati Soekarnoputri and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono if they preferred to attend a similar ceremony in Jakarta.
"Hence, that is the plan for now. Former vice presidents will be invited to attend the ceremony in Jakarta," he remarked.
Meanwhile, Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Heru Budi Hartono, noted that the formal invitations for former presidents and vice presidents are still being prepared.
"The physical form (of the invitation) might be sent this week or next week," he pointed out.
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Earlier, Minister Pratikno stated that a series of activities during the 2024 Independence Month would be opened by a national dhikr event at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Thursday. President Jokowi, ulemas, religious figures, and over three thousand people will participate in the event.
Furthermore, Jokowi is scheduled to inaugurate the national flag-hoisting troop (Paskibra) in Nusantara.
Pratikno remarked that the president would also attend an honor conferment at the State Palace, Jakarta, and convey an annual state address on the 2025 state budget bill and its financial notes at the Parliamentary Complex.
The minister said he considers this year's Independence Day commemoration to be unique as it will feature an honorary roll call and sacred contemplation at Nusantara's Kusuma Bangsa Park, chaired by President Jokowi, and Jakarta's Kalibata Heroes Cemetery led by Vice President Ma'ruf Amin.
The activity will take place on August 17 at 12 a.m. local time before the two national ceremonies for the 79th Anniversary of Indonesia's Independence Day.
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