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Thailand and Indonesia announce strategic partnership, vow to boost economic and defense ties

  • During President Prabowo Subianto's inaugural official trip to Bangkok on May 19, 2025, Thailand and Indonesia agreed to deepen their ties by establishing a strategic level of partnership.
  • The visit and partnership followed ongoing challenges in Myanmar, where a 2021 coup led to conflict, killing tens of thousands and displacing millions, prompting regional peace efforts involving Malaysia.
  • Leaders agreed to enhance cooperation in trade, defense, maritime security, cybercrime crackdowns, and facilitate new air routes between Thai and Indonesian cities.
  • President Subianto highlighted the need for a national dialogue that is inclusive and capable of bringing about peace and stability in Myanmar, while noting that trade between the two nations amounts to $18 billion.
  • The partnership signals a shared commitment to strengthen multifaceted cooperation and push for greater ASEAN economic integration amid global uncertainties.
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Thailand and Indonesia announce strategic partnership, vow to boost economic and defense ties

Indonesia and Thailand agreed Monday to elevate their relationship to a strategic partnership, during the first state visit by an Indonesian president in 20 years, and agreed to push for greater trade and investment.

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