Foreign Ministry Continues to Strengthen Protection for Indonesians Abroad

The Minister of Foreign Affairs is committed to ensuring the protection of Indonesian citizens in foreign countries amidst increasing challenges.

IDXChannel - The Minister of Foreign Affairs is committed to ensuring the protection of Indonesian citizens in foreign countries amidst increasing challenges.

“Tonight, we are gathering here, to honour the protectors who have been working in the spirit of humanity, working relentlessly, going above and beyond their call of duty," Indonesian Ministrer of Foreign Affairs, Retno Marsudi, said when opening the Hassan Wirajuda Pelindungan WNI Award (HWPA) event in Jakarta on Friday (26/4/2024).

This year, HWPA honoured 23 remarkable individuals/entities, including the head of indonesian missions abroad, counterpart of Indonesian missions, staff of Indonesian Missions, civil society, and journalists.

"Their positive contribution has been instrumental in supporting Indonesian's foreign policy priority over the past decade," she stated.

In 2023, Indonesia has successfully repatriated 1.119 Indonesians from different emergency situations, such as conflict and natural disaster. 

In addition, there is also a growing trend of online scam in region. Since 2021, the Ministry recorded 3.428 Indonesian citizens who have become the victims of online scam.

“It is imperative for us to unite the efforts in combating the Trafficking in Persons, to ensure that our region does not become safe haven for the perpetrator of Trafficking in Persons," she stated.

She underlined the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration and a comprehensive approach. It is essential to strengthen the prevention measure, including enhancing safe migration campaign, improving the pre-departure procedures for Indonesian migrant workers, and fostering cross-sectoral coordination. (WHY)