Indonesia's new President Prabowo Subianto (left) and outgoing President Joko Widodo stand for the National anthem after the presidential inauguration, at the House of Representatives building in Jakarta, Indonesia October 20, 2024. — ReutersPrabowo Subianto was inaugurated Sunday as Indonesia's president after an eight-month transition period following a convincing election win, claiming a first-round victory over two rivals in February. After taking oath as the eighth president of the world's third-largest democracy, Prabowo gave a fiery speech to lawmakers. He was joined in the swearing-in ceremony by his running mate, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, 37, the eldest son of outgoing president Joko "Jokowi" Widodo. Flower boards outside the palace either congratulated Prabowo and Gibran or thanked Jokowi for his decade of service.

Source: The Nation October 20, 2024 14:02 UTC