Prabowo Subianto sworn in as eighth President of Indonesia

Prabowo Subianto takes the oath as the eighth President of Indonesia on October 20. (Source: VNA)

Prabowo Subianto was sworn in as the eighth President of Indonesia, and Gibran Rakabuming Raka as Vice President at a ceremony held at the Nusantara Building in the Senayan legislative complex in Jakarta on October 20.

More than 30 heads of states and high-ranking leaders of other countries attended the event. The Vietnamese delegation was led by Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan.

Vice President of Vietnam Vo Thi Anh Xuan (second from left) and other foreign leaders attend the inauguration ceremony of the Indonesian President in Jakarta on October 20. (Source: VNA)

In his inaugural address, Prabowo said he will prioritise the interests of the Indonesian people, even those not voting for him, calling on the people to stay united to make the development dream come true.

He pledged that the Indonesian Government’s leadership is not for any individuals or groups, but for the people and the country’s highest interests.

Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan signs the guests' book of the inauguration ceremony of the Indonesian President on October 20. (Source: VNA)

Prabowo Subianto, born in 1951, is a politician and a former military general. He is the founder and leader of the Gerindra Party. He ran for the presidency thrice, in 2014, 2019 and 2024, and eventually won this year’s election with 58% of the votes.

The new Cabinet of Indonesia is expected to be announced later the same day./.

VNA