Congratulating Indonesia's President-elect Joko Widodo on his electoral victory and commending the people of Indonesia on their commitment to democracy and free and fair elections.

congratulates Indonesia's President-elect Joko Widodo on his electoral victory;

commends the people of Indonesia on their commitment to democracy and free and fair elections;

affirms the commitment of the United States to strengthening our bilateral relationship with Indonesia;

supports the advancement of an inclusive democracy and an active role for civil society in Indonesia; and

recognizes Indonesia's 2014 Presidential election as an example of a peaceful, democratic transition of power for other transformational democracies throughout the world to follow.