Undergoing Sentences In Yogyakarta, Coordinating Minister Yusril Learns Requests For Transfer Of Three Prisoners From Bulgarian Residents

Coordinating Minister for Kumham Imipas RI Yusril Ihza Mahendra (left) when receiving an audience of the Bulgarian Ambassador (ANTARA)

The Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration and Corrections (Kumham Imipas) RI Yusril Ihza Mahendra admitted that he would further study the request for the transfer of three Bulgarian inmates who are currently serving sentences in Yogyakarta.

"Currently, Indonesia remains open to establishing international cooperation in the field of law, but we must continue to consider the principles of justice and national interests," said Yusril, as confirmed in Jakarta, as reported by ANTARA.

Previously, when receiving an audience with the Bulgarian Ambassador (Ambassador) to Indonesia in Jakarta, Wednesday (26/2), he revealed that the process of transferring prisoners requires an in-depth study and agreement between the two parties, considering that their sentence has only been one year since February 2024.

He emphasized that the transfer of foreign prisoners was not a decision that could be taken instantly, but had to go through an in-depth study.

Bulgarian Ambassador to Indonesia Tanya Dimitrirova expressed interest in political developments in Indonesia, especially regarding the new cabinet under President Prabowo Subianto's administration.

He also expressed his hope that Indonesia would consider the possibility of moving prisoners from Bulgarians.

On the other hand, Yusril also discussed several other important things, including the application of the new Criminal Code (KUHP) in 2026 and Indonesia's efforts to join the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), which has a significant role to play in supporting the vision of Indonesia Gold 2045.

In addition to the fate of three Bulgarian citizens who are currently serving sentences in Indonesia, the meeting between the two countries discussed a number of important issues, including legal cooperation.

Through this meeting, it is hoped that better bilateral cooperation can be created between Indonesia and Bulgaria, which can strengthen relations between the two countries in the future.

Also present at the hearing were Deputy Coordinating Minister for Human Rights Imipas RI Otto Hasibuan, Special Staff for International Affairs of the Coordinating Ministry for Kumham Imipas RI Ahmad Usmarwi Kaffah, Special Staff for Communication and Media at the Coordinating Ministry for Human Rights, Imipas RI Iqbal Fadil, and Assistant Deputy for Coordination of Service Strategies at the Coordinating Ministry for Human Rights, Kumham Imupas RI Pramella Yunidar Pasaribu.