Jakarta – The founders of the Democratic Party, together with partisans, have formed a campaign team called "Indonesia Bisa" or "Indonesia Can", to support Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's bid for reelection as president.

"Indonesia Can" was declared an organization at the Bima Room of the Bidakara Complex in Jakarta on Saturday, Antara news agency reported.

The founder and former chairman of the Democratic Party, Prof. Subur Budhisantoso, was named the leader of the new organization, which was also supported by a number of figures belonging to Yudhoyono's campaign team in the 2004 presidential election.

In its manifesto, the organization said the country had a strong foundation to face various challenges ahead and realize national goals.

The group aims to promote the spirit of solidarity and uphold all value systems in the community as assets in dealing with current and future national problems.

The party was formed while Yudhoyono was the chief security minister under President Megawati Soekarnoputri. SBY quickly gained popularity after he quit the cabinet and declared his quest for presidency in early 2004.