Malaysia-Indonesia ties will continue to strengthen under Jokowi's leadership, says Dr M

Indonesian President Joko Widodo shakes hands with Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad after his presidential inauguration for the second term, at the House of Representatives building in Jakarta, Indonesia, Oct 20, 2019. - REUTERS

JAKARTA (Bernama): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has congratulated President Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, after he was sworn in for a second five-year term.

In his congratulatory message, Dr Mahathir also expressed confidence that the existing close ties between Malaysia and Indonesia would be further strengthened for the wellbeing and prosperity of the two countries.