Jakarta, Feb. 2 -- State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi said President Prabowo Subianto's recent meetings with several public figures were not held with opposition figures, but with national figures to exchange views on government programs and state interests.

He said the meetings reflected the president's communication approach, which combines open and closed discussions aimed at gathering input, exchanging views, and providing explanations on policies being implemented.

"This is how the President has communicated so far. Some discussions are open, others are closed, but all are intended to exchange views, receive input, and explain government programs," Prasetyo said on Monday.

He stressed that the figures invited to the meetings w...