Foreign Minister Vivian also posted a lunch photo with Anies on his personal X account @VivianBala, with a narrative that also conveys great respect and appreciation for Anies Baswedan. #kbanews
JAKARTA | KBA – Anies Rasyid Baswedan posted a 33-second video about his lunch with the Foreign Minister of Singapore, H.E. Mr. Vivian Balakrishnan, and the Ambassador of Singapore, H.E. Mr. Kwok Fook Seng, on his personal X account @aniesbaswedan, on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
The lunch with the two high-ranking Singaporean officials took place on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
“Yesterday, I had the opportunity to have lunch with the Singaporean Foreign Minister, H.E. Mr. Vivian Balakrishnan, and the Ambassador of Singapore, H.E. Mr. Kwok Fook Seng,” Anies tweeted as quoted by KBA News on Friday, April 26, 2024.
“With Mr. Vivian, this meeting is not the first time; in fact, it has happened several times. We always visit each other. When we are in Singapore, we stop by to discuss with him. Conversely, when he is in Jakarta, he always makes time for a discussion and lunch together,” added Anies.
The former Governor of DKI Jakarta (2017-2022) also mentioned that conversations with the Singaporean Foreign Minister are always enlightening with a variety of topics, not only about Indonesia and Singapore but also about global developments.
“Talking with him is always enlightening, with a broad range of topics, not only about Indonesia and Singapore but also about global developments. He is a smart ophthalmologist with extensive experience and insight, and has made significant contributions to his country while serving as Foreign Minister,” he said.
He hopes that in the next meeting, if the Singaporean Foreign Minister visits Indonesia again, he can come to his house and have lunch with dishes cooked by his wife, Fery Farhati.
“We told Mr. @VivianBala that the next time he is in Jakarta, the meeting should be at our home so we can treat him to homemade cooking by Fery. :),” Anies said.
A day earlier, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, Foreign Minister Vivian also posted a photo of having lunch with Anies on his personal X account @VivianBala, with a narrative that also conveys great respect and appreciation for Anies Baswedan.
“A delightful lunch with Mr. @aniesbaswedan. Great appreciation is given to him for transforming Jakarta into a clean, green, and dynamic city. We discussed global developments and how our countries can navigate the complex global environment as close neighbors and trustworthy friends,” tweeted Foreign Minister Vivian.
The video post of the presidential candidate number 01 in the 2024 election has been watched by 223,600 people. Netizens have shown their love with 9,000 likes, 1,400 reposts, and 247 comments. The majority of these hundreds of comments from netizens praised and expressed pride in Anies Baswedan, even though he no longer holds any public office in Indonesia.
“Terrifying, sir, not an official but can meet with the Foreign Minister and ambassador,” tweeted account Mocha @Mocha30258022.
“Amazing how the ambassador and foreign minister show respect to someone deserving. Always healthy for Mr. @aniesbaswedan,” praised account ˢⁱⁿʸᵒ@NdrahaS.
“World class leader whose friends are also world class leaders. InshaAllah in 2029 he will lead this nation,” wrote account AdiX404 @AdiX404. (kba)