JAKARTA, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- Mahfud MD, coordinating minister of Political, Legal and Security Affairs of Indonesia, resigned from the cabinet to concentrate on the upcoming election, running for vice president.
Mahfud tendered his resignation on Thursday afternoon at the State Palace during a meeting with President Joko Widodo.
"I formally and honorably announced my resignation today," Mahfud told reporters at the palace.
The president approved the resignation, Mahfud said, adding they had a friendly and joyful conversation after that.
Mahfud thanked Widodo for entrusting him with leadership responsibilities in politics, law, and security, and offered his apologies for any mistakes he may have made in his four and a half years of service. ■
