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News •

Jokowi praises President Prabowo's meeting with Megawati • Apr. 8, 2025, 11:03 PM ET (Jakarta Post)
Closed-door Prabowo-Megawati meeting highlights ‘fragile’ political balance • Apr. 8, 2025, 7:03 AM ET (Jakarta Post)
Didit’s visit to Jokowi, Megawati crucial to maintaining political balance: Expert • Apr. 1, 2025, 6:49 AM ET (Jakarta Post)
Prabowo’s son pays visit to PDI-P's Megawati on Idul Fitri • Mar. 30, 2025, 10:21 PM ET (Jakarta Post)

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Also Known As Dyah Permata Megawati Setiawati Sukarnoputri
Born January 23, 1947 (age 78) • Jakarta • Indonesia
Title / Office president (2001-), Indonesia • vice president (1999-2001), Indonesia

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