Scott Morrison praises Joko Widodo as Indonesian leader is inaugurated

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has kicked off a fresh term today in a ceremony attended by a string of foreign leaders, including Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

Joko Widodo (R) shakes hands with Prime Minister Scott Morrison during their meeting ahead of Widodo's inauguration. Source: AAP

More than 30,000 security personnel have been deployed in Jakarta for the inauguration of Indonesian leader Joko Widodo and Vice-President Ma'ruf Amin. 

The ceremony has drawn several foreign leaders including Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad, Cambodia's Hun Sen and Prime Minister Scott Morrison. 

"[Joko Widodo] has been an extraordinary friend of Australia and his repeat election speaks volumes about Indonesia," Mr Morrison told reporters in Jakarta.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo and his wife Iriana meet with Prime Minister Scott Morrison and wife Jenny ahead of the inauguration ceremony. Source: AP

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