Presiden Prabowo-PM Thailand Sepakat Tanggapi TIP Lintas Negara
JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto stated that the governments of Indonesia and Thailand have agreed to increase security cooperation to address cross-border crime issues, both online fraud and criminal acts of trafficking in persons (TPPO).
This was conveyed by President Prabowo in a press statement together with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra at Government House, Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, May 19.
which is part of a series of Presidential state visits to Thailand.
"In cooperation with security and defense, we discuss cross-border crime issues, particularly online fraud networks as well as human trafficking, as well as narcotics trafficking," President Prabowo said in a statement received in Jakarta, Monday.
In bilateral meetings with each delegation, the President and PM Paetongtarn discussed cross-border crimes, particularly online fraud networks, human trafficking and narcotics trafficking.
The President also expressed his appreciation for the decisive steps taken by the Thai Government to deal with this crime by returning Indonesian citizens who were victims.
"I thank you for Thailand's firm steps in dealing with these things and helping Indonesia in returning the Indonesian citizens affected," said Prabowo.
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The two leaders also agreed to increase security cooperation through closer visits and dialogue between leaders and between institutions.
The President also expressed Indonesia's desire to improve maritime security collaboration, strengthen efforts against terrorism, cybersecurity cooperation, and increase joint military exercises, as well as defense industry cooperation.
This was taken by maximizing meetings such as the High Level Committee and Annual Security Dialogue.
During the meeting, the Indonesian delegation accompanying President Prabowo consisted of Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono, Cabinet Secretary Lt. Col. Teddy Indra Wijaya, and Indonesian Ambassador to Thailand Rachmat Budiman.
Meanwhile, the Thai Government Delegations that attended the bilateral meeting consisted of Deputy Prime Minister of Phumtham Wechayachai, Anutin Chanvirakul, and Ministers Chusak Sirinil, Jiraporn Sindhuprai, Tawee Sodsong, Akanat Promphan, and Deputy Minister ofTENness. Rojanasakul.