First inauguration of Joko Widodo

The first inauguration of Joko Widodo as the seventh president of Indonesia took place on Monday, 20 October 2014 at the DPR/MPR Building, Jakarta. This ceremony marked the commencement of the first five-year term of Joko Widodo (universally known as Jokowi) as president and second non-consecutive and final term of Jusuf Kalla as vice president.

First inauguration of
Joko Widodo
Joko Widodo reciting his presidential oath under a copy of the Quran.
Date20 October 2014 (2014-10-20)
LocationDPR/MPR Building, Jakarta
ParticipantsSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono
6th president of Indonesia
Boediono
11th vice president of Indonesia
โ€” Leaving office
Joko Widodo
7th president of Indonesia
Jusuf Kalla
12th vice president of Indonesia
โ€” Assuming office

Jokowi and Kalla won the 2014 election with 53.15% of the popular vote against their only rivals, Prabowo Subianto and Hatta Rajasa.

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