Jakarta Globe, Jul 11, 2014
Jakarta. The White House has congratulated the people of Indonesia on a successful presidential election that saw strong public participation and high voter turnout on Wednesday.
US President Barack Obama. (Reuters Photo/Kevin Lamarque) |
Jakarta. The White House has congratulated the people of Indonesia on a successful presidential election that saw strong public participation and high voter turnout on Wednesday.
“The high
voter turnout, spirited campaign and strong participation by Indonesia’s
public, civil society and media underscore the strength and dynamism of
Indonesia’s maturing democracy,” the office of the White House press secretary
said on its website on Wednesday.
The office
said that as the world’s second- and third-largest democracies, the United
States and Indonesia had many shared interests and values, “including a strong
belief in the importance of respect for human rights, inclusive governance, and
equal opportunities for all people.”
Indonesia
held a largely peaceful presidential election on Wednesday, with the majority
of quick counts calling the election for Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo. His
rival, Prabowo Subianto, has refused to conceded defeat, though, citing other
quick counts that show he won the election.
The official
results will only be announced on July 22 by the General Elections Commission
(KPU).
The White
House also said that the US president looked forward to continuing the
bilateral partnership with Indonesia’s new president, who takes office in
October.
“The
Comprehensive Partnership that our two countries launched in 2010 is a
long-term commitment to build on our common interests to broaden, deepen and
elevate bilateral relations between the United States and Indonesia, as well as
to promote mutual understanding and work together on issues of regional and
global concern,” the statement said. “The president looks forward to continuing
that important partnership with the new Indonesian president, as well as with
the recently elected parliament.”
US President
Barack Obama and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono have developed a
strong relationship and strengthened bilateral ties between the two countries
in recent years.
“President
Obama and his administration have valued the partnership with President
Yudhoyono, who has worked closely with the United States to strengthen our
bilateral relationship and our engagement with Asean [the Association of
Southeast Asian Nations],” the White House statement said. “As President
Yudhoyono nears the end of his term, he can look back on an important legacy of
helping Indonesia achieve strong economic growth, strengthened democratic
institutions, and a role as a regional and global leader. This administration
recognizes with deep appreciation his efforts to build greater understanding
between Indonesia and the United States, and we look forward to continuing
close ties going forward.”
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