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        "id": 2013830,
        "msgid": "ris-mofa-at-forefront-of-protecting-indonesians-abroad-analyst-1790855464",
        "date": "2026-10-01 18:12:55",
        "title": "RI's MoFA at forefront of protecting Indonesians abroad: analyst",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "An analyst has highlighted the Indonesian Foreign Ministry's pivotal role in safeguarding the sovereignty and rights of citizens living overseas. The discussion emphasised the effectiveness of digital services, such as the SMS Blast system, and the proactive engagement of diplomatic missions in assisting the Indonesian diaspora.",
        "content": "<p>\u201cThe Foreign Ministry is at the forefront of protecting sovereignty.\nIt is one of the few ministries with a deep understanding of the\nConstitution,\u201d Rezasyah, a President University lecturer, told ANTARA on\nThursday.<\/p>\n<p>He made the remarks ahead of the second anniversary of President\nPrabowo Subianto\u2019s administration, highlighting policies to protect\nIndonesians abroad.<\/p>\n<p>Rezasyah said digital services operated by the Foreign Ministry have\nbeen highly effective in strengthening protection for Indonesians\noverseas.<\/p>\n<p>He cited the ministry\u2019s SMS Blast service as an example of a digital\necosystem designed to protect Indonesians abroad.<\/p>\n<p>The service automatically sends welcome messages and other important\ninformation to Indonesians upon their arrival in a foreign country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat is the first impression Indonesian citizens get when they\narrive abroad. The service helps Indonesians as soon as they enter a\nforeign country,\u201d Rezasyah said.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside digital services, which he described as highly effective,\nRezasyah said Indonesian diplomatic missions abroad have also been\nactive in assisting citizens and diaspora communities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIndonesian embassies are among the most active. They closely monitor\nour people, whether Indonesian citizens, permanent residents or diaspora\nmembers, including second- and third-generation Indonesians,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>He said such comprehensive data collection helps Indonesians abroad\nmaintain harmonious relationships and a strong sense of solidarity.<\/p>\n<p>Rezasyah also said Indonesian embassies and consulates general have\ngood access to local government and judicial institutions, enabling them\nto obtain accurate information on Indonesians and diaspora members\nabroad.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey can even reach remote areas, allowing them to know exactly the\nstatus of Indonesians who are facing problems abroad,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Rezasyah added that Indonesian diplomatic missions maintain strong\ncommunication with local authorities and frequently deploy staff to\naccompany Indonesians facing difficulties overseas.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey provide assistance to ensure that the fundamental rights of\nIndonesians facing problems abroad are monitored and protected,\u201d he\nadded.<\/p>\n<p>Through such assistance and other support provided by diplomatic\nmissions overseas, Indonesian citizens feel that the state is genuinely\npresent to support them, Rezasyah said.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: At least 80,000 Indonesians working Illegally in\nCambodia: minister<\/p>\n<p>Related news: FM presses for comprehensive cooperation to protect\nIndonesians abroad<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Katriana<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ris-mofa-at-forefront-of-protecting-indonesians-abroad-analyst-1790855464",
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