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Thai PM Arrives in Jakarta to Strengthen Indonesia Ties

Thailand's Prime Minister arrived in Jakarta on August 3 for an official state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties with Indonesia through cabinet-level talks with President Prabowo.

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Prime Minister Anuthín Charnvírakul and his delegation, including Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Seehasak Phuangketkit, Deputy PM and Commerce Minister Suphachai Sutthirpandej, Defense Minister Anudom Boontharm, Education Minister Prasert Chantarwangtong, and Agricultural Deputy Minister Wattarapol Khaokhwam, arrived at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in Jakarta on August 3 at 3:45 p.m. to begin an official state visit to Indonesia through August 4.

The visit is at the invitation of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. General Sjamhari Kanyago, Indonesian Minister of Coordinating Political and Security Affairs, and Hari Prabowo, Indonesian Ambassador to Thailand, welcomed the delegation, along with Thai Ambassador to Jakarta Praphan Disyathat.

The delegation will receive a formal welcome and hold full cabinet-level talks with Indonesian President Prabowo at the Presidential Palace to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations.

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