Indonesia, Thailand agree to boost food security ties

hartono · Aug 4, 2026

Indonesia, Thailand agree to boost food security ties

Screenshot - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (right) and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (left) during a joint press statement at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Monday (August 3, 2026). ANTARA/Prisca Triferna

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The governments of Indonesia and Thailand have agreed to bolster their partnership across several strategic sectors, including food security, agricultural technology, and supply chain resilience.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto expressed optimism that both nations can reach their US$20 billion bilateral trade target by 2030 through expanding market access and convening the Joint Trade Committee (JTC).

"We have also agreed to elevate cooperation in food security, covering agricultural technology, logistics, food processing, and supply chain resilience," President Prabowo said in a joint press statement alongside Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Monday evening.

Additionally, the two nations agreed to strengthen energy security and accelerate the transition toward renewable energy through the Indonesia-Thailand Energy Forum, driven by public and private sector collaboration.

During the leaders' meeting, both parties also discussed the strengthening of cooperation in the digital economy, particularly regarding the use of local currency settlement for trade and investment.

President Prabowo highlighted the significance of PM Charnvirakul’s visit, noting not only that Indonesia and Thailand are founding members of ASEAN, but also that both nations represent influential economic powers in Southeast Asia.

PM Charnvirakul's arrival also marks the first official visit by a Thai prime minister in 15 years.

Prabowo noted that the elevation of bilateral ties to a strategic partnership in 2025 demonstrates that cooperation between Indonesia and Thailand continues to grow and remain forward-looking.

"As founding members of ASEAN, Indonesia and Thailand share a joint responsibility to maintain peace, stability, and security, as well as to foster shared prosperity in the region," the Indonesian president said.