Indonesia-Singapore Extradition Treaty Is Evidence Of President Jokowi's Strengthening Authority

President Jokowi in Mandalika/Photo: Setkab

JAKARTA - The Presidential Staff Office stated that the signing of the Indonesia-Singapore extradition agreement was a form of strengthening the authority of President Joko Widodo's leadership, as well as proof that the government's reputation in transparent and accountable governance is getting better. Dzuhayatin in a written statement from KSP received in Jakarta, Wednesday, January 26, "The consequence is that Indonesia must prove that it is capable of eradicating all crimes that degrade dignity and destroy the joints of justice, such as corruption, crimes of extremism, or other crimes against humanity," said Ruhaini, quoted by Antara. extradition cooperation with Singapore, which is known to have good and clean governance, will increase Indonesia's position in the eyes of the world.

"Indonesia's position in building international cooperation is getting stronger, whether in the political, economic, or other strategic fields," he said. On that occasion, Ruhaini also mentioned the signing of an agreement on the takeover of air control or the Flight Information Region (FIR) in Natuna from Singapore. "Not only in ministries/agencies but also in all elements including the business world and civil society. KSP will oversee it," said Ruhaini. Indonesia's agreement with Singapore in the takeover of the FIR in Natuna, he said, has three important substances, namely national substantive interests, state strategic political interests, and ultimate sovereignty. globalization pad the era of the industrial revolution 4.0," he said. As previously reported, President Joko Widodo's meeting with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Leader's Retreat event in Bintan, Riau Islands, Tuesday (25/1), resulted in several agreements in the fields of politics, law, and law. and security. Several agreements were followed up with the signing of the agreement, including the issue of the takeover of air control (FIR) in Natuna from Singapore and an extradition agreement by extending the retroactive period from the original 15 years to 18 years.