Foreign Minister Retno Brings Good News, Saudi Arabia Gives Green Light For Indonesian Umrah Congregants

JAKARTA - Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said Saudi Arabia had given the green light to Indonesian pilgrims regarding the Umrah pilgrimage. The information was obtained from the diplomatic note of the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Jakarta.

"The embassy has received information from competent parties in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the arrangement for the resumption of Umrah for Indonesian Umrah pilgrims," said Retno in a statement, Saturday, October 9.

With this information, Retno said the special committee was making certain efforts. Thus, there are no barriers to this good signal related to Umrah worship and can be carried out quickly.

"A special committee in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is currently working to minimize all obstacles that prevent the possibility of Indonesian Umrah pilgrims being unable to perform Umrah," he said. visitors related to vaccines and will facilitate the process of entering the congregation.

In addition, the diplomatic note also mentions considering setting a 5-day quarantine period for Umrah pilgrims who do not meet the required health standards.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to coordinate with the Ministry of Religion and the Ministry of Health as well as with relevant authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the implementation of this new Saudi Arabian Government policy," said Retno.