Jakarta, July 9 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto hosted former Thai Prime Minister (2001-2006) Thaksin Shinawatra and his family-including his daughter, former Prime Minister (2024-2025) Paetongtarn Shinawatra-at his private residence on Kertanegara Street in Jakarta on Wednesday evening.

The Indonesian Cabinet Secretariat released photos of the meeting on its social media account, describing the atmosphere as "warm and cordial."

"The warm and cordial meeting provided an opportunity to deepen a long-standing friendship. In a relaxed setting, the President and Thaksin also exchanged views on strategic global developments and regional dynamics," the Cabinet Secretariat wrote.

Thaksin is a familiar figure in Indonesia, where he cu...