english.jpnn.com, JAKARTA - The Indonesian government has repatriated 80 Indonesians from Ukraine.
Immigration directorate general spokesman Arya Pradhana Anggakara said the evacuees arrived at Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Tangerang, Banten, Thursday (03/03) at 05.10 p.m.
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"In addition to 80 Indonesian citizens, there were three foreigners whose families are Indonesians," Arya said.
He said the repatriation process went smoothly and was in accordance with Covid-19 protocols.
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Upon arrival, the evacuees were immediately directed to the Holding Bay area to undergo a medical examination.
After that, they went through an immigration check at Soekarno-Hatta Airport Terminal 2.
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"The entire process of immigration checks was also carried out in accordance with health protocols set by the Covid-19 task force," Arya said.
The Indonesian citizens departed from Bucharest at 08.23 p.m. local time on the previous day.
They took the Bucharest–Medina–Jakarta route for approximately 17 hours.
Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi welcomed the arrival of the evacuees in person. (flo/mcr20/jpnn)
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