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Joko Widodo sworn-in as new President of Indonesia
In Jakarta, Indonesian President Joko Widodo has been sworn-in for a second and final 5-year term with a pledge to take bolder actions in the course of a string of fresh challenges around security, corruption and economic slowdown. Widodo clinched victory with 55.5% of the vote in the April presidential election.
Topics: In Indonesia • Indonesia • Javanese people • Joko Widodo • Joko Widodo 2014 presidential campaign • Second inauguration of Joko Widodo • Southeast Asia • Widodo
Joko Widodo elected as new President of Indonesia
Joko Widodo has been officially re-elected to a second term as President of Indonesia. His win is a victory for stability and continuity in Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest country and a geopolitical anchor for the region. Widodo and his vice-presidential running mate Ma’ruf Amin won the election by a 55.5% to 44.5% margin over rival ..
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India launches Operation Samudra Maitri to provide assistance to earthquake and tsunami victims in Indonesia
The ‘Operation Samudra Maitri’has been launched by the Government of India (GoI) to provide massive humanitarian assistance to the earthquake and tsunami victims in Indonesia. Two Indian Air Force aircrafts – C-130J and C-17 – departed recently with medical personnel and relief material. The C-130J aircraft is carrying a medical team along with tents and ..
Topics: Aircraft • In Indonesia • Indian Navy • Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules • Operation Samudra Maitri