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View all search resultsWhile skeptics might look askance at Prabowo's peacekeeping commitment, conveyed in his speech at the 80th UN General Assembly, this presents a chance for Indonesia to not only contribute to global stability but also to reshape the culture of both the TNI and the National Police as guardians of democracy.
The President said that AHY still has a long political career ahead of him and that he could potentially lead the nation by the time Indonesia becomes the world’s fourth biggest economy in 25 years time, according to a projection by investment banking company Goldman Sachs.
The two former presidents, together with Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) chairperson and Indonesia's fifth president Megawati Soekarnoputri, have been offered roles as members of the sovereign wealth fund's advisory body by Prabowo.
As President Jokowi prepares to preside over the Independence Day celebrations in Nusantara on Aug. 17, it appears that the two living former presidents might not join him: Yudhoyono has begged off attending due to a prior engagement in his hometown while Megawati has not confirmed either way.
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