26 Indonesian Citizens Evacuated From Afghanistan Immediately Follow The COVID-19 Protocol

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JAKARTA - As many as 26 Indonesian citizens (WNI) who arrived in Indonesia after being evacuated from Kabul, Afghanistan, immediately underwent the COVID-19 protocol.

"We have successfully evacuated Indonesian citizens from Afghanistan and have just arrived safely in Indonesia. All will immediately undergo the protocol according to arrival from abroad. All evacuees will immediately undergo health protocols," said Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Saturday, August 21.

Indonesian citizens who were evacuated from Afghanistan boarded a military aircraft of the Indonesian Air Force. When landing at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base, medical officers in hazmat suits were ready to check the COVID-19 protocol.

“Initially, the evacuation was planned to use civilian aircraft, but this was because the field conditions were adjusted. In accordance with the coordination of the TNI Commander, the evacuation is carried out by military aircraft," continued Foreign Minister Retno.

Meanwhile, TNI Commander Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto expressed his appreciation for the success of the mission to evacuate Indonesian citizens from Afghanistan.

"Alhamdulillah, the evacuation from Kabul to Indonesia can be carried out safely according to the plan. Currently, all flight crews have conducted post-flight briefings. Once again I thank you for the success of the evacuation mission," said the TNI Commander.