TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Gerindra Party Deputy Chairman Fadli Zon is optimistic that National Mandate Party or PAN will support Gerindra in the 2019 presidential election.

"Yes, Pak Amien Rais supports Pak Prabowo," said Fadli in Jakarta, Thursday, April 26.

Chairman of the PAN Honorary Board Amien Rais met with Fadli at the Parliament building, Jakarta, yesterday. During the meeting, Fadli said, Amien talked a lot about preparations for the 2019 presidential election.

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Fadli said PAN and Prosperous Justice Party or PKS had been struggling with Gerindra since the previous election. In fact, in the regional head election this year, Gerindra coalition, PKS and PAN propose the governor candidates in several provinces. "We certainly will stay solid," he said.

According to Fadli, Amien said he would not support Joko Widodo in the 2019 presidential election, adding that the ideal presidential candidate is Prabowo. In fact, in terms of ability, according to Amien, Prabowo surpassed other presidential candidates.

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However, Fadli said Jokowi would look for a "strong" vice presidential candidate.

Amien Rais estimated that next year's election will be a re-match between Jokowi and Prabowo. "There will be a re-match between Jokowi and Prabowo. In 2019, there will be a change of president."

IMAM HAMDI