Indonesian Embassy Yangon Returns 20 Troubled Indonesian Citizens From Myanmar

Repatriation of Indonesian citizens from Myanmar. (Source: Indonesian Embassy in Yangon)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Indonesian Embassy Yangon, succeeded in repatriating a number of problematic Indonesian citizens (WNI) from Myanmar.

The Indonesian Embassy in Yangon in a written statement revealed that his party had succeeded in facilitating the repatriation of 20 Indonesian citizens from Myanmar and arrived in Jakarta on Wednesday, August 27.

"This repatriation is the result of intensive coordination between the Indonesian Embassy in Yangon and relevant authorities in Myanmar, including the immigration authorities and local officials, to ensure the protection of the rights of Indonesian citizens and the completion of travel documents," said the Indonesian Embassy in Yangon in his statement as quoted August 27.

In addition, the repatriation process is also supported through close cooperation with the Directorate of Protection of Indonesian Citizens at the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok, especially in terms of commercial flight arrangements and transits to Indonesia.

This success is a tangible manifestation of the state's presence for troubled Indonesian citizens abroad. The Indonesian Embassy in Yangon appreciates the support of the Myanmar authorities and close cooperation with the Directorate of PWNI of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok so that the repatriation process can run smoothly.

The Indonesian Embassy in Yangon emphasized that the Indonesian Government through Indonesian Representatives abroad will continue to work optimally to provide protection and assistance to all Indonesian citizens, especially those facing legal problems and immigration documents in the countries they are in.