Yudhoyono sworn in for second term as Indonesia’s president

By DPA,

Jakarta : Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was sworn in for a second term Tuesday after a landslide win in July’s election.


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With a cleric holding a copy of the Koran above his head, Yudhoyono took the oath of office in a ceremony at the national parliament building.

“In the name of God the Almighty, I swear that I will perform the duties of the president of the Republic of Indonesia to the best of my ability and as justly as possible,” Yudhoyono said.

Vice President Boediono took a similar oath after Yudhoyono.

Yudhoyono easily won the July 8 presidential election on campaign pledges to boost economic growth and continue to fight widespread corruption.

He has begun assembling his new cabinet and is expected to announce the line-up Wednesday.

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