The inauguration ceremony took place in Jakarta and was
attended by various foreign dignitaries.
Having served as defense minister in Jokowi's Cabinet,
Prabowo was elected in February after winning a landslide victory.
Following the ceremony, the 73-year-old president proceeded
to the presidential palace, where he received a warm welcome from the outgoing
president.
In an emotional speech, Prabowo emphasized his commitment to
unity among Indonesians, regardless of political affiliations, and vowed to
advocate for the protection and welfare of the nation’s most vulnerable groups.
He highlighted national unity and food security as the
primary focuses of his administration and promised that Indonesia’s natural
resources would be managed for the benefit of all citizens.
He also committed to continuing the policies of his
predecessor, including the industrialization of mining commodities and the ban
on exporting raw minerals and ores.
"We will carry out this oath to the best of our ability
and with accountability, prioritizing all the people, including those who did
not vote for us," Prabowo stated.
His running mate, 37-year-old Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the
son of Jokowi, was also sworn in as vice president.
