Newly sworn-in Prabowo vows to serve ‘all Indonesians’, China’s Xi hails ‘friendly’ ties

He also emphasised Indonesia’s commitment to self-sufficiency and uplifting its impoverished citizens, vowing to address the persistent inefficiencies of corruption that have continued to burden the country.

“We will take on the baton of leadership to make Indonesia a strong, prosperous, and independent nation. We do not wish to disturb other countries, just as we expect no other nations to disturb us,” he said, pledging the country would continue its non-aligned foreign policy.

“We want to be a good neighbour. We will stand against all colonialism and we will defend the interests of oppressed people worldwide,” he said.