July 17, 2001 edition
Interview
Hamzah Haz's position has become a hot topic of contemporary Indonesian politics. The head of the United Development Party (PPP) is widely rumored to become the next vice president if Megawati Sukarnoputri is promoted to become president after the August 1 Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR). The elite of this party, which is symbolized by the holy Ka'bah of Islam, have been enthusiastically lobbying other parties to gain support for the 61-year-old to attain the second most important seat in the country.
Hamzah Haz's position has become a hot topic of contemporary Indonesian politics. The head of the United Development Party (PPP) is widely rumored to become the next vice president if Megawati Sukarnoputri is promoted to become president after the August 1 Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR). The elite of this party, which is symbolized by the holy Ka'bah of Islam, have been enthusiastically lobbying other parties to gain support for the 61-year-old to attain the second most important seat in the country.
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Tempo Talks
Improving Connectivity, Boosting Cooperation
This year, Indonesia and India mark 75 years of diplomatic relations. However, the ties between the two nations have existed much longer, predating the establishment of the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of India. These connections span social, cultural, religious, economic, and trade aspects. But do those close ties of the past have any bearing on the present relationship? Why is there no direct flight between the capitals of the two countries?
Indian Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor-Leste, Sandeep Chakravorty, shares his views on this matter at TEMPO TALKS.
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