Plenary Session of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) for the Inauguration of President and Vice President-Elect 2024-2029 Term

Speech of President Prabowo Subianto at the Plenary Session of the MPR RI for the Inauguration of the President and Vice President-Elect for the 2024-2029 Term, October 20, 2024 Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Peace be upon us all, Shalom, Om Swastiastu, Namo Buddhaya, Salam Kebajikan, Rahayu, Rahayu. Honorable and esteemed, The President of the Republic of Indonesia for the 2014-2024 term, Mr. Ir. Joko Widodo, and Ibu Iriana Joko Widodo; The Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia for the 2019-2024 term, Mr. Prof. Dr. KH. Ma’ruf Amin, and Ibu Hj. Wuri Estu Ma’ruf Amin; The Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia for the 2024-2029 term, Brother Gibran Rakabuming Raka, and Ibu Selvi Ananda Putri; The 6th President of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. General TNI (Ret.) Prof. Dr. H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono; The 6th Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. General TNI (Ret.) Try Sutrisno; The 10th and 12th Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. H. Muhammad Jusuf Kalla; The 11th Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Prof. Dr. Budiono; Ibu Dra. Sinta Nuriyah Abdurrahman Wahid; Ibu Soraya Hamzah Haz; The Chairperson of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) Mr. Ahmad Muzani, and the honorable Deputy Chairpersons of the People’s Consultative Assembly; The Chairperson and the Deputy Chairpersons of the House of Representatives (DPR); The Chairperson and the Deputy Chairpersons of the Regional Representative Council (DPD); The Heads of State Institutions; The Chairpersons of political parties: The Chairperson of Golkar Party, Brother Dr. Bahlil Lahadalia; The Chairperson of Gerindra Party, represented by Hashim Djojohadikusumo; The Chairperson of Nasdem Party, Mr. Dr. Drs. H. Surya Paloh; The Chairperson of the National Awakening Party (PKB), Mr. Dr. Drs. H. Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar; The President of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), Mr. H. Ahmad Syaikhu; The Chairperson of the National Mandate Party (PAN), Mr. Dr. H. Zulkifli Hasan; The Chairperson of the Democratic Party, Brother Dr. H. Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono; The Chairperson and members of the General Elections Commission, the Chairperson of the General Election Supervisory Agency, the Chairperson of the Honorary Council of Election Organizers; The Attorney General, Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, Chief of the National Police, and the Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces; Brother Anies Rasyid Baswedan, Brother Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar, Brother Ganjar Pranowo, and Brother Prof. Dr. Mahfud MD, as presidential and vice-presidential candidates in the recent 2024 presidential election; Brothers and sisters from the media, both domestic and international; Distinguished guests, and especially my beloved fellow citizens of Indonesia, My fellow countrymen and women, wherever you may be. As devout individuals, let us never cease to offer our praise and gratitude to the Almighty God that we are granted good health and can attend this esteemed assembly, fulfilling our constitutional duties in a peaceful and orderly manner. My brothers and sisters, Today, we are honored by a very significant event—the Inauguration of the President and Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia. Today, we are graced by the presence of 19 heads of state and government, along with 15 special envoys from other friendly nations. These distinguished figures have traveled great distances amid their busy schedules. Amid the many challenges they face, they have come here to honor the people and nation of Indonesia. And for this, on behalf of the entire nation and people of Indonesia, I extend my highest gratitude and appreciation to all the heads of government, heads of state, and representatives of friendly nations who are present here today. I would like to respectfully acknowledge and honor the following: His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, Paduka Sri Baginda Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien; His Excellency President of the Republic of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., and Mrs. Louise Araneta Marcos; His Excellency Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet; His Excellency Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea, Han Duck-soo; His Excellency Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Haji Anwar Ibrahim; His Excellency Prime Minister of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, MP; His Excellency Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia, Milos Vucevic; His Excellency Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, Lawrence Wong, and Mrs. Loo Tze Lui; His Excellency Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Jeremiah Manele,…

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