Let me give my highest appreciation, on behalf of my self, Vice President Ma'ruf Amin, and the people of Indonesia, to Muhammad Jusuf Kalla, who have worked together to run the government for the last five yearsJakarta (ANTARA) - President Joko Widodo thanks and gives his high appreciations towards his Vice President for the period of 2014-2019, Jusuf Kalla.
"Let me give my highest appreciation, on behalf of my self, Vice President Ma'ruf Amin, and the people of Indonesia, to Muhammad Jusuf Kalla, who have worked together to run the government for the last five years," said President Jokowi.
The statement was part of his speech in the 2019-2024 Presidential and Vice Presidential inauguration ceremony in Jakarta, Sunday.
Jokowi also said his gratitude towards all governmental institutions, government apparatuses, the Indonesian military and police forces, as well as all components of the nation that have been involved.
Joko Widodo and Ma'ruf Amin were officially sworn in as President and Vice President of Indonesia for the period of 2019-2024 after reciting their vows in the House of Representatives building in Jakarta on Sunday.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by officials of the People's Assembly, ministers of the working cabinet I, heads of governmental institutions, as well as other invited guests including representatives of partner countries.
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Translator: Aria Cindyara
Editor: Fardah Assegaf
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