Thailand and Indonesia have officially upgraded their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership during Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to Bangkok — the first by an Indonesian leader in two decades, according to Xinhua.

President Prabowo and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra launched a leaders consultation mechanism to deepen cooperation in key areas.

They agreed to intensify joint efforts against transnational crimes, including online scams, human and drug trafficking, and to explore defense industry collaboration and joint military exercises.

Thailand will host the first Joint Trade Committee meeting to boost trade and reduce barriers, Xinhua reported.

A health cooperation MoU was also signed.