Immigration post in Irian Jaya

Immigration post in Irian Jaya

JAKARTA: The government will set up an immigration checkpoint
in Skou, which lies on the border between Irian Jaya and Papua
New Guinea, the Directorate General of Immigration said
yesterday.

The immigration post would facilitate the flow of people
between the two countries, Director General Pranowo said in a
statement.

Under an agreement with Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby will
also build a similar facility at Wotung on the other side of the
border, Pranowo said.

The immigration posts will be able to process both local
border crossers, who carry special travel cards, as well as
international travelers. (09)