He left formal government service in 1971 , but continued to play a role as an elder statesman in Indonesian politics .
After Suharto replaced Sukarno as president in 1967 , Ruslan served briefly as Indonesian ambassador to the United Nations .
Ruslan left formal government service in 1971 , but continued to play a role as an elder statesman in Indonesian politics .
After Suharto replaced Sukarno as president in 1967 , Ruslan served briefly as Indonesian ambassador to the United Nations .