Susilo wants smooth transition<\/p>\n
The Jakarta Post, Bogor, West Java<\/p>\n
President-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono delivered on Saturday a
\nlong overdue victory speech, with a smooth transition from
\noutgoing President Megawati Soekarnoputri's administration
\ntopping his agenda.<\/p>\n
In his first formal speech since the Constitutional Court
\nconfirmed his election victory two days ago, Susilo said that one
\nof his main priorities would be coordinating the transition
\nbetween his administration and the outgoing administration.<\/p>\n
"Do not let a gap form between me and the administration of
\nMegawati. During the transition process, government jobs and
\npublic services must continue," he said in a brief speech.<\/p>\n
Following the General Elections Commission's declaration of
\nSusilo's victory, Megawati remained largely silent over her
\nlandslide defeat.<\/p>\n
The only statement she made about the election result was
\nduring a speech to commemorate the 59th anniversary of the
\nIndonesian Military, when she urged the nation to accept whoever
\nwon the election.<\/p>\n
She has remained tight-lipped since the Constitutional Court
\nconfirmed Susilo's victory.<\/p>\n
A much-awaited meeting between Megawati and Susilo will take
\nplace soon, according to Megawati's brother Guruh Soekarnoputra,
\nwho said Susilo would be invited to a meeting with the family of
\nfounding president Sukarno. Guruh, however, ruled out possible
\ntalks on a transition during the gathering.<\/p>\n
Susilo said the second item on his agenda would be forming his
\nCabinet. "I will select candidates for all ministerial posts. I
\nwill announce the Cabinet and swear in the ministers on Oct. 20."<\/p>\n
The selection of his Cabinet is expected to begin on Sunday.
\nHe said the Cabinet would immediately get to work solving the
\ncountry's problem.<\/p>\n
"We will immediately take steps to tackle the task of solving
\nregional conflicts. We will start an active drive against
\ncorruption. We will undertake immediate measures to stimulate the
\neconomy," he said.<\/p>\n
Susilo's third priority will be putting his programs into
\naction during his first three months in office. These programs
\nwill include reviewing the 2005 state budget, he said.<\/p>\n
The former Army general also called on supporters of all
\npresidential candidates to resolve their differences and work
\ntogether for the country's future.<\/p>\n
"To supporters of Ibu Megawati and other candidates, let us
\nface this as a reality of democracy. There was a time when we
\ncompeted, now it is time for us to unite," he said.<\/p>\n
Susilo's gave his speech amid heightened security within and
\naround his private residence in Cikeas, Bogor regency, West Java.<\/p>\n
Scores of presidential guards are now patrolling Susilo's
\nresidence around the clock to provide security for the president-
\nelect and his family.<\/p>\n
The chief of the presidential guard division deployed at
\nSusilo's residence, Second Lt. Edi Purwanto, said 100 personnel
\nwould officially assume their duties on Monday. "They will work
\nin three shifts," he said.<\/p>\n
On Sunday, Susilo is slated to attend a program aimed at
\nreconciliation. All of the presidential candidates who were
\neliminated in the first round of the election, as well as
\nMegawati, were also invited to the program.<\/p>",
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