Indonesian Ambassador Appreciates Cambodia's Support in the Service and Protection of Indonesian Citizens during the Meeting with Hun Sen
JAKARTA - Indonesia supports the efforts of the Cambodian Government in eradicating transnational crimes, including online scam syndicate activities.
The commitment to support was conveyed by the Indonesian Ambassador to Cambodia, Santo Darmosumarto, when he made a farewell call (farewell meeting) with the President of the Senate who is also the former Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, at the Solidarity Palace, Phnom Penh, Monday (26/1).
"Transnational crime can only be overcome through intensive cooperation, both at the bilateral and regional levels," explained the Indonesian Ambassador, launching a statement on the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, Monday (26/1).
Meanwhile, Samdech Techo Hun Sen said that the strengthening of the eradication of online fraud syndicates in Cambodia had started a long time ago. However, it has only recently yielded positive results.
During the meeting, the Indonesian Ambassador also expressed his appreciation for the support of the Cambodian Government for the efforts of the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh to provide services and protection to Indonesian Citizens (WNI).
In particular, he expressed his gratitude for the support for handling the flow of Indonesian citizens to Phnom Penh after leaving various online fraud centers in Cambodia recently.
The Indonesian Ambassador emphasized that bilateral relations between Indonesia and Cambodia have continued to show significant strengthening in recent years, especially in the economic and people-to-people interaction fields.
The trend of strengthening this cooperation is also reflected in the intensity of high-level visits, including Samdech Techo Hun Sen's visit to Jakarta in May 2025.
The President of the Senate of Cambodia on that occasion expressed his appreciation for the contribution of the Indonesian Ambassador in strengthening bilateral relations, and assessed the role of the Indonesian Ambassador as very significant in encouraging bilateral cooperation in various fields.
As a reward, on behalf of King Sihamoni, Samdech Techo Hun Sen awarded the medal of The Order of Sahametrei: Maha Maha Sereyvath to Ambassador Santo.
It is known that Ambassador Santo will complete his term as Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia in Cambodia in the near future to start a new position as Director General of Asia Pacific and Africa at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia.