Jakarta Globe, Apr 25, 2015
Former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, right, defends the 'thought revolution' campaign of President Joko Widodo, left.(Rumgapres Photo/Abror Rizki) |
Jakarta.
Former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono emphasized the beneficial affects of
globalization on Indonesia on Saturday following a week in which President Joko
Widodo called for a reorganization of international institutions to reflect the
rise of emerging markets.
“Don’t
always view globalization as a threat. See it as an opportunity,” Yudhoyono
said on Saturday in Jakarta. “This country must advance in harmony and
stability.”
The former
president also lent his support to Joko Widodo’s “mental revolution,” a loosely
defined idea calling for a change of national mindset.
“His idea
aims to change how we form the national character. I agree with the president
completely,” Yudhoyono said.
Speculation
continues to surround whether Yudhoyono intends to remain in front-line
politics. The former president has cut a more vocal public figure of late,
telling journalists he was considering retaining the chairmanship of the
Democratic Party.
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