Jakarta, Oct. 20 -- Several foreign leaders while meeting President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and First Lady Iriana ahead of the presidential inauguration ceremony, have expressed their commitment to strengthen bilateral ties with Indonesia.

"They have expressed commitment to continuously strengthen bilateral cooperation with Indonesia. The President expressed gratitude for the presence of the guests including those coming from far away, to attend this inauguration ceremony," Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Retno LP Marsudi said at the Merdeka Palace here on Sunday.

Among the guests are Brunei Darussalam's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison and spouse Jenny Morrison, Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loon...