Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Indonesia and Australia, together with other countries in the Asia Pacific region, will continue to safeguard their borders from acts of human trafficking, terrorism and other trans-border crimes, the two countries` ministers in charge of immigration said in a joint statement here.
Indonesia`s Law and Human Rights Minister Andi Mattalata and visiting Australian Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Senator Chirs Evans issued the statement after a meeting at the former`s office here Thursday .
Mattalata and Evans welcomed immigration cooperation between the two countries and expressed their commitment to a close, practical working relationship on issues of mutual interest.
At their meeting, the two ministers declared a new initiative about cooperation in English language training for Indonesian airport officials at the Directorate General of Immigration, placement of an English teacher from Australia at Indonesia`s Law and Human Rights Ministry and a training program for immigration data report and analysis.
Mattalata and Evans also welcomed the significant progress which had been achieved in the computerization of joint border traffic control at five ports in Indonesia.
Senator Evans had earlier said that the Australian government recognized the crucial role Indonesia was playing in regional border security and preventing the illegal movements of boats organized by people smugglers.
Evans said his office was working with Indonesian immigration officials to develop a state-of-the-art alert system to provide Indonesia with a greater capacity to detect the movements of dangerous people such as terrorists, criminals and people smugglers.
"A key benefit of close cooperation with Indonesia is improved border security for both countries," Senator Evans said, adding that he wanted to promote an understanding of Australian government views, and renew and intensify their commitment to a robust and supportive relationship with Indonesia.
Meanwhile, an Australian Embassy media release said Evans would also have discussions with Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda, representatives of the Indonesian parliamentary Commissions on Legal Affairs and Foreign Affairs, and regional representatives of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). (*)
Indonesia`s Law and Human Rights Minister Andi Mattalata and visiting Australian Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Senator Chirs Evans issued the statement after a meeting at the former`s office here Thursday .
Mattalata and Evans welcomed immigration cooperation between the two countries and expressed their commitment to a close, practical working relationship on issues of mutual interest.
At their meeting, the two ministers declared a new initiative about cooperation in English language training for Indonesian airport officials at the Directorate General of Immigration, placement of an English teacher from Australia at Indonesia`s Law and Human Rights Ministry and a training program for immigration data report and analysis.
Mattalata and Evans also welcomed the significant progress which had been achieved in the computerization of joint border traffic control at five ports in Indonesia.
Senator Evans had earlier said that the Australian government recognized the crucial role Indonesia was playing in regional border security and preventing the illegal movements of boats organized by people smugglers.
Evans said his office was working with Indonesian immigration officials to develop a state-of-the-art alert system to provide Indonesia with a greater capacity to detect the movements of dangerous people such as terrorists, criminals and people smugglers.
"A key benefit of close cooperation with Indonesia is improved border security for both countries," Senator Evans said, adding that he wanted to promote an understanding of Australian government views, and renew and intensify their commitment to a robust and supportive relationship with Indonesia.
Meanwhile, an Australian Embassy media release said Evans would also have discussions with Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda, representatives of the Indonesian parliamentary Commissions on Legal Affairs and Foreign Affairs, and regional representatives of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). (*)
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