Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Senator Chris Evans, Australian Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, arrived in Indonesia on Wednesday (Jan 16) to hold talks with his Indonesian counterpart, Law and Human Rights Minister Andi Mattalatta.
Senator Evans said the talks would focus on strengthening Austalia`s relationship with Indonesia in dealing with migration issues, including border security and people smuggling, an Australian Embassy press release quoted the minister as saying on Wednesday.
"Indonesia is a key partner for Australia and we are committed to a close, practical working relationship on issues of mutual interest," Senator Evan said.
"I intend to promote an understanding of Australian government views, and to renew and intensify our commitment to a robust and supportive relationship with Indonesia," he said.
"The Australian government recognises the crucial role that Indonesia plays in regional border security and preventing the illegal movement of boats organised by people smugglers," he said.
Senator Evans said the Department of Immigration and Citizenship was working with Indonesia Immigration officials to develop a state-of-the-art movement alert system to provide Indonesia with a greater capacity to identify people of concern such as terrotists, criminals and people smugglers.
According to him, a key benefit of close cooperation with Indonesia is improved border security for both countries.
"Projects like these help make travel in the region safer and more secure," he said.
Senator Evans will also have discussions with the Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hassan Wirajuda, representatives from the Indonesian Parliamentary Commission on Legal Affairs and Foreign Affairs and Regional Representatives of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).(*)
Senator Evans said the talks would focus on strengthening Austalia`s relationship with Indonesia in dealing with migration issues, including border security and people smuggling, an Australian Embassy press release quoted the minister as saying on Wednesday.
"Indonesia is a key partner for Australia and we are committed to a close, practical working relationship on issues of mutual interest," Senator Evan said.
"I intend to promote an understanding of Australian government views, and to renew and intensify our commitment to a robust and supportive relationship with Indonesia," he said.
"The Australian government recognises the crucial role that Indonesia plays in regional border security and preventing the illegal movement of boats organised by people smugglers," he said.
Senator Evans said the Department of Immigration and Citizenship was working with Indonesia Immigration officials to develop a state-of-the-art movement alert system to provide Indonesia with a greater capacity to identify people of concern such as terrotists, criminals and people smugglers.
According to him, a key benefit of close cooperation with Indonesia is improved border security for both countries.
"Projects like these help make travel in the region safer and more secure," he said.
Senator Evans will also have discussions with the Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hassan Wirajuda, representatives from the Indonesian Parliamentary Commission on Legal Affairs and Foreign Affairs and Regional Representatives of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).(*)
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