State Secretary Expresses Gratitude for Public's Birthday Wishes to President Prabowo
Minister of State Secretariat Prasetyo Hadi thanked citizens and national figures for their birthday greetings to President Prabowo Subianto on his 75th birthday, calling for continued national unity.
Mensesneg Thanks for Birthday Wishes and Prayers for Prabowo
Minister of State Secretariat Prasetyo Hadi has publicly thanked Indonesian citizens and prominent national figures who extended birthday wishes and prayers to President Prabowo Subianto as he marked his 75th birthday on October 17, 2026.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Prasetyo conveyed his appreciation for the widespread expressions of goodwill toward the president, describing them as meaningful demonstrations of public support and care.
"Once again, thank you for all the attention, prayers, and sincerity directed towards Mr. President," Prasetyo stated, emphasizing that each message represented a significant gesture of solidarity with the nation's leadership.
The minister expressed hope that the prayers and well-wishes would translate into blessings of health, happiness, and prosperity for all those who offered them, as well as for the president himself.
Call for National Unity
Beyond acknowledging the birthday greetings, Prasetyo used the occasion to call on Indonesians to preserve national cohesion and strengthen bonds of fellowship across the archipelago.
He urged citizens from all segments of society to join forces in advancing the nation toward greater strength, progress, justice, prosperity, and peace.
"May this togetherness and spirit of unity continue to be upheld for a more advanced and prosperous Indonesia," Prasetyo concluded, invoking the national rallying cry "Merdeka."
About President Prabowo Subianto
President Prabowo Subianto was born in Jakarta on October 17, 1951, to economist Soemitro Djojohadikusumo and Dora Marie Sigar. His father previously held ministerial positions overseeing finance and trade, while his mother hails from Minahasa in North Sulawesi.
Prabowo's career has spanned military service, business ventures, and politics. He assumed office as Indonesia's eighth president on October 20, 2024, bringing decades of national leadership experience to the country's highest office.