The Prime Minister highlighted the positive results of his visit to Indonesia, setting a trade target of $23 billion and pushing for four MOUs with private sector entities.

The Prime Minister highlighted the positive results of his visit to Indonesia, setting a trade target of $23 billion and pushing for four Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with private sector entities to expand cooperation in investment, trade, and security.

On August 5, 2569 at 14.28:XNUMX p.m. Ms. Rachada Thanadirek, Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office. revealed that At today's Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul reported on his official visit to the Republic of Indonesia from August 3-4, 2569. He summarized that the visit successfully achieved its objectives, including enhancing strategic partnerships, expanding trade and investment opportunities, strengthening security cooperation, and promoting Thailand's role in ASEAN.

The Prime Minister stated that the visit was warmly received by the Indonesian government, with President Prabowo Subiyanto personally seeing him off at the airport. This reflects the strong relationship between the leaders and forms a crucial foundation for driving concrete cooperation between the two countries.

The Prime Minister informed the meeting that both sides agreed to accelerate the strategic partnership, aiming to increase bilateral trade from nearly US$20 billion to US$23 billion in the near future. They also exchanged five-year action plans and signed four memoranda of understanding between the private sectors to drive investment and economic cooperation.

The Prime Minister further stated that he took the opportunity at the Indonesia–Thailand Business Forum to meet with Indonesian businesses to invite them to invest in Thailand and to open up opportunities for Thai products, services, and entrepreneurs, especially SMEs, to access the large Indonesian market with a population of 280 million. He also encouraged them to look ahead to bright future opportunities outside the region, as both countries together have world-class potential, with a combined population of 350 million, and many things that complement each other, including agriculture, halal, energy, tourism, and digital connectivity.

Regarding security, the Prime Minister stated that Thailand and Indonesia will enhance cooperation in preventing and suppressing transnational crime, including call center scams, human trafficking, drug trafficking, and online crime—problems that directly affect the people of both countries.

Furthermore, the Prime Minister reported that he had discussed with the ASEAN Secretary-General and presented Thailand's vision for the future of ASEAN, proposing three key approaches: maintaining ASEAN unity, strengthening regional resilience, and prioritizing people-centered development. He also reaffirmed Thailand's support for resolving the situation in Myanmar in accordance with ASEAN's five-point consensus.

The spokesperson for the Prime Minister stated that the Prime Minister has instructed all relevant agencies to expedite the follow-up and implementation of the discussions and agreements to achieve concrete results as soon as possible. This is to transform the cooperation gained from this visit into tangible opportunities for economic growth, investment, employment, security, and improved quality of life for the Thai people.

refer : thaigov.go.th

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