Liz Truss Becomes British Prime Minister, Jokowi Says Congratulations: Let's Strengthen Indo Pacific Stability And Prosperity

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) congratulated the new British Prime Minister, Liz Truss.

Jokowi hopes that with the position held, Truss can re-lanjutant and strengthen Indonesia-England's strategic partnership for the realization of the stability of the Indo Pacific region.

"Congratulations to the new British Prime Minister Liz Truss. Let's work together to strengthen Indonesia's strategic partnership of England as well as peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo Pacific region. The best hope," Jokowi tweeted on his Twitter account, @jokowi, Wednesday 7 September.

The former British foreign minister replaced Boris Johnson who resigned in July 2022. To Boris too, Jokowi expressed his gratitude for his cooperation so far.

"And thank you to my good friend Boris Johnson," continued Jokowi.

Truss was inaugurated as British Prime Minister on Tuesday 6 September. He was elected after a significant vote ahead of his former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak.

Truss came out as the winner in the Conservative Party vote, with 81,326 votes compared to 60,399.

Truss has been recorded as the 4th Prime Minister of the Conservative Party since the 2015 election.