Jusuf Kalla

Indonesian Vice President and businessman

Jusuf Kalla - Indonesian Vice President and businessman
Born

May 15th, 1942
83 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Indonesia

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Served as the 10th Vice President of Indonesia from 2014 to 2019. Held the same position from 2004 to 2009 under President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Involved in business and politics for decades, engaging in various sectors including trading and logistics. Participated in the development of peace initiatives in conflict areas and contributed to economic reforms. Played a significant role in the 2005 Helsinki Agreement that ended years of conflict in Aceh.

served as Vice President of Indonesia

helped negotiate the Helsinki Agreement

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