Jakarta, 23 Safar 1434/5 January 2012 (MINA) – Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa said Friday that the government has drafted a grand design for the protection of the citizens abroad.
He committed that the protection of citizens abroad is a priority agenda of diplomacy and foreign policy in 2013. The prevention aspect, early detection, and protection is the main agenda.
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Marty also said that in 2012, prevention efforts have resulted by decreasing reported problem cases of citizens abroad up to 50%. From 38 880 cases in 2011 to 19,218 cases in 2012.
Of course, every issue are treated as a priority. Without exception, from legal cases involving Indonesian workers to rescue and protection of citizens from natural disasters and political instability.
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Marty gave an example of the government’s efforts to facilitate the return of 5,000 citizens in Syria since the country’s conflict broke out in 2011. (L/R-007/R-011/R-008/WK/R-006).
Miraj News Agency (MINA)
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