Outgoing Indonesian President Widodo names Prabowo aides to cabinet


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  • Monday, 19 Aug 2024

FILE PHOTO: Indonesian President Joko Widodo, wearing the traditional attire from Jakarta, waves to journalists as he enters the parliament building before delivering the annual State of the Nation Address, ahead of the country's Independence Day, in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 16, 2024. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana/Pool/File Photo

JAKARTA (Reuters) -Outgoing Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Monday he has appointed people close to his successor in a cabinet reshuffle, including new energy and investment ministers, two months before he is due to step down.

Jokowi, as the president is commonly known, will leave office in October, replaced by President-elect and current Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto, who won the election in February.

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