Jokowi sworn in as Indonesian president

Widodo, has replaced President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

Jakarta governor Joko Widodo, locally known as Jokowi, was sworn in as the seventh Indonesian president at the parliament building Monday, replacing President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

Jokowi's pairing with Jusuf Kalla won the direct presidential election three months ago, defeating rival former general Prabowo Subianto with running mate Hatta Rajasa, Xinhua reported.

Leaders from around the world including US State Secretary John Kerry, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong attended the swearing-in ceremony of President Jokowi.