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, MP;
His Excellency Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste, Xanana Gusmao;
His Excellency Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu, Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas, and Mrs. Marine Justine Salwai;
His Excellency Vice President of the People’s Republic of China, Han Zheng;
Her Excellency Vice President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Pany Yathotou;
Her Excellency Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Vo Thi Anh Xuan;
His Excellency First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Denis Manturov;
His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Qatar, Dr. Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah;
His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Australia, Richard Marles, MP;
His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, Winston Peters;
His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport of the Kingdom of Thailand, Suriya Jungrungreangkit;
Special Envoy and Former President of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Christian Wulff;
Special Envoy of the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Adel al-Jubeir;
Special Envoy of the President of the United Arab Emirates, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan;
Special Envoy of the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Minister of Religious Endowments, His Excellency Osama Al Azhary;
Special Envoy of the President of Türkiye, Minister of Defense, His Excellency General Yasar Guler;
Special Envoy of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs, His Excellency David Lammy, MP;
Special Envoy of the President of the United States, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Her Excellency Linda Thomas Greenfield;
Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders, His Excellency Muhammad Abdulsalam;
Special Envoy of the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Pabitra Margherita;
Special Envoy of the Kingdom of Jordan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Her Excellency Dr. Nancy Namrouqa;
Special Envoy of the Prime Minister of Japan, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Komura Masahiko;
Special Envoy of the President of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Italy, Deputy Minister of Defense, His Excellency Matteo Perego di Cremnago;
Special Envoy for the Indo-Pacific of the Prime Minister of Canada, His Excellency Ian McKay;
Special Envoy of the President of the French Republic, Special Envoy for ASEAN, His Excellency Francois Corbin.
I extend my respect and honor to all the ambassadors and representatives of friendly nations. On behalf of the people of Indonesia, I would like to thank you for your distinguished presence. You honor us by coming all the way in the midst of a very busy schedule to grace us with your presence in our moment of constitutional sovereignty.
Ladies and gentlemen,
A few moments ago, before this honorable assembly, before the entire Indonesian people, and most importantly before Almighty God, Allah SWT, I, Prabowo Subianto, along with Brother Gibran Rakabuming Raka, have taken an oath to uphold our constitution, to implement all the laws and regulations in force, and to serve the country and the nation. We will carry out this oath to the best of our ability, with full responsibility and with all the strength of our soul and body. We will lead the government of the Republic of Indonesia, leading the nation and people of Indonesia with sincerity, prioritizing the interests of all Indonesians, including those who did not vote for us. We will prioritize the interests of the Indonesian nation, the interests of the Indonesian people above all else, above all groups, and certainly above our personal interests.
Ladies and gentlemen,
The challenges, obstacles, and threats faced by the Indonesian people amidst the dynamics and turmoil of the world are not light. We understand that the blessings bestowed upon us by the Almighty are truly great and diverse. We have vast land and sea territories, we possess immense natural wealth, and we understand that these resources are vital for human life in the 21st century and beyond. However, amidst these blessings and strengths, which indeed should make us face the future with optimism, we must also bravely confront the obstacles, challenges, threats, and difficulties that lie ahead. I always encourage my fellow countrymen and women to be a brave nation, a nation that does not fear challenges, obstacles, or threats.
Ladies and gentlemen,
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