Makassar (ANTARA Sulsel) - Former vice president Jusuf Kalla hopes President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will soon be able to solve all problems currently being faced by the nation.
"We hope all problems faced by the nation can be immediately solved and I am convinced he can do it," Kalla said upon arrival at his private home here on Thursday evening.
He said he did not know well about a number of problems being faced by the nation now such as the case of former Bank Century because when the case emerged he was abroad.
He hoped the protracted case could be settled because he considered President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono capable of doing it.
"I do not know for certain the core of the problem because I was then in Europe but I am convinced the problem can be solved. Not only me but all of us certainly want to see this country to remain safe," he said.
JK was welcomed by South Sulawesi Governor Syahrul Yasin Limpo, Makassar Mayor Ilham Arief Sirajuddin, Vice Mayor Supomo Guntur and a number of academics grouped in the Moslem Student Association Alumni (Kahmi).
On arrival, JK also met with Transportation Minister Freddy Numberi at the airport's VIP room.
A large banner was raised by airport workers reading "Welcome To Home Town", after JK stepped out from his "Athirah" private aircraft.
A large banner was also raised by hundreds of people from Maros and Makassar reading "I Love You Full JK." JK who is a native of South Sulawesi lost in the presidential race last July which was won by Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
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