Prabowo hosts former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra in Jakarta

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto hosted former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his family for a meeting at his private residence in South Jakarta on Wednesday night. The gathering followed Subianto's farewell to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Yogyakarta.

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After seeing off the departure of the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, at Yogyakarta International Airport, President Prabowo Subianto received a visit from the former Prime Minister of Thailand from 2001 to 2006, Thaksin Shinawatra, along with his family at the President's private residence in Kertanegara.

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated the meeting was intended to strengthen the long-standing friendship between the two leaders. Thaksin's daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who previously served as Thailand's prime minister, also attended. The discussions reportedly touched upon global strategic developments and regional dynamics, aiming to bolster Indonesia's international standing.

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The warm and friendly meeting was a moment to strengthen a long-standing friendship.

Thaksin Shinawatra, who led Thailand from 2001 to 2006, is currently involved with Indonesia as a member of the Danantara Advisory Board. The Indonesian government emphasized that such meetings are crucial for expanding international cooperation and consolidating the nation's position amidst evolving global dynamics.

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In a relaxing atmosphere, President and Thaksin also exchanged views on various global strategic developments as well as regional dynamics.