Thailand is welcoming Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Monday (May 19) for the first visit by an Indonesian leader in 20 years, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will officially receive President Prabowo at Government House, where they will launch the first Thailand-Indonesia Leaders’ Consultation to strengthen cooperation in key areas.
Photo: President Prabowo Subianto departed for home on Monday (05/19), after completing a three-day official visit to Bangkok, Thailand. (Source: BPMI Setpres) https://setkab.go.id/en/president-prabowo-concludes-official-visit-to-thailand/
The visit will begin with a guard of honor ceremony, followed by talks between the two delegations. Both leaders will witness the signing of bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding before holding a joint press conference. The program will conclude with an official luncheon hosted by the Thai government.
Discussions are expected to cover security cooperation, including efforts to tackle transnational crime, the creation of a Halal Task Force to align food standards, and expanding trade in agricultural and fishery products. Tourism promotion and economic collaboration are also on the agenda as both nations work to increase bilateral trade and investment.
The two sides will also discuss advancing regional economic integration through ASEAN, seeking to bolster their positions in response to global economic challenges and shifting trade dynamics.
The new Leaders’ Consultation is expected to open a new chapter in Thailand-Indonesia relations, with both governments preparing to elevate their partnership to a strategic level to build stronger political, economic, and social ties in the years ahead.
Source: NNT
