JAKARTA - Representing the Minister of Home Affairs as the Head of the National Border Management Agency (BNPP) RI, the Secretary of the BNPP RI, Inspector General of Police. Makhruzi Rahman attended the 24th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Independence of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste which was held in Dili, Wednesday (20/5/2026).
In the state agenda, the Secretary of the BNPP RI was accompanied by the BNPP RI Expert Group Nur Kholis, Head of the BNPP RI Planning and Cooperation Bureau Budi Setyono, and Head of the Border Crossing Post (PLBN) Motaain Maria Fatima Rika.
BNPP RI's participation in the national commemoration of Timor Leste also emphasizes the importance of strengthening cross-border synergies, given that both countries have a direct land border.
BNPP RI considers regional stability, quality of services, and border governance as the main foundation for improving connectivity, maintaining security, and promoting community welfare on both sides of the border.
In line with this mandate, BNPP RI manages a number of Border Crossings (PLBN) which connect Indonesia and Timor Leste, namely the Motaain PLBN in Belu Regency, the Motamasin PLBN in Malaka Regency, the Wini PLBN, and the Napan PLBN in North Central Timor (TTU) Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. The existence of the PLBN is a node of cross-country services that support the orderly, safe, and dignified mobility of people and goods.
In conclusion, BNPP RI emphasized its commitment to continue strengthening the management of state borders that are oriented towards public services, security, and regional cooperation. Through border diplomacy and strengthening the PLBN, Indonesia and Timor Leste are expected to further strengthen the construction of a peaceful, productive, and prosperous border region for the people of both countries.
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