New Vice President to be Inaugurated by End of 2026, Targets Yusril
Indonesia aims to inaugurate a new Vice President, replacing Gibran, by the end of December 2026. Former Minister of Law and Human Rights, Yusril Izha Mahendra, is reportedly coordinating efforts to meet this target.
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