Indonesia's Prabowo and Jokowi pledge cooperation despite Gibran's resignation and growing strains in their political alliance.
EXPLAINER - The complex ties between Indonesia's president and his popular predecessor
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Tensions have risen between Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and former President Joko Widodo following the resignation of Jokowi's son as vice president amid impeachment threats. Despite this, both leaders indicated on Thursday that they intend to continue working together.
- Jokowi defeated Prabowo in the 2014 and 2019 elections before appointing him defence minister.
- Prabowo won 2024 presidential support from Jokowi by promising to continue legacy projects like the new capital.
- Jokowi's son resigned as vice president following accusations that police illegally wiretapped Prabowo.
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