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View all search resultsPrabowo talks regional, global issues with Thailand’s Thaksin
Ex-Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's visit to Jakarta is part of Indonesia's effort to intensify international cooperation with global leaders and other prominent figures amid recent geopolitical developments, according to the Presidential Secretariat.
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President Prabowo Subianto (left) talks with former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on July 8 at the former's private residence at Jl. Kertanegara in South Jakarta. Prabowo and Thaksin discussed various regional and global issues during the meeting, according to Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya. (Courtesy of Presidential Secretariat/Cahyo)
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resident Prabowo Subianto hosted former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra at his private residence at Jl. Kertanegara in South Jakarta on Wednesday, where they discussed regional flashpoints and global developments.
Thaksin arrived at Prabowo’s house on Wednesday evening, according to a statement issued by the Presidential Secretariat. He was accompanied by his family, including his daughter and former Thai prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
“The meeting was held in a warm and cordial atmosphere, and served as an opportunity to strengthen the longstanding friendship between the two people,” said Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya in the statement.
During the informal meeting, Prabowo and Thaksin exchanged views on various strategic global developments and regional dynamics, among other topics, Teddy went on to say.
“Through meetings such as these, the government continues to strengthen its ties and communication with world leaders and prominent figures as part of its efforts to expand international cooperation and bolster Indonesia’s standing,” said Teddy.
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