Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto expressed his deep condolences on the passing of senior economist and national figure Kwik Kian Gie.
After paying his respects at the Sentosa funeral home, Gatot Subroto Army Hospital, afternoon, the President called Kwik's passing a great loss for the nation.
"Yes, I came just to pay my respects and offer my condolences. Mr. Kwik was a national figure who had done a great deal of service," he said.
The President said that Kwik Kian Gie's thoughts were very important in defending and maintaining the national economy and the Indonesian nation had lost an extraordinary figure.
The President also revealed his close personal relationship with the late Kwik Kian Gie.
