Anwar is the first leader to congratulate Prabowo

kuala lumpur: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim became the first leader to congratulate Prabowo Subianto, who was announced yesterday as the official winner of the 2024 Indonesian presidential election (Belbris).

Anwar wished Prabowo good luck and expressed confidence that he will be able to carry out the task entrusted to him with distinction for the continued progress and prosperity of Indonesia.

“I have called the President-elect of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Mr. Prabowo Subianto, to congratulate him on his success in the recently concluded Indonesian presidential elections.

Anwar said in a post on his Facebook page: “I was informed that I was the first leader to congratulate him after the official announcement of the election results.”

Anwar said it is meaningful because it symbolizes the value of friendship between Malaysia and Indonesia, which is very special as a close and important neighbour.

The Prime Minister said that he and Prabowo are determined to strengthen bilateral relations covering various aspects as neighboring countries, and pledged close cooperation in various multilateral forums, especially within the ASEAN framework.

The Indonesian General Election Commission announced on Wednesday that Prabowo Gibran Rakabuming Raka is the official winner of the 2024 presidential and vice-presidential elections.

The results of the KPU showed that Prabowo-Gibran won in 36 regions, while the other two regions were won by their rivals, the duo Anis Baswedan-Muhaimin Iskandar.