Masaki also expressed his appreciation for the cooperation with Indonesia’s Ministry of Law and Human Rights and the police in the recent deportation of the Japanese fugitive in Batam.

“I understand the importance of MLA, and I hope there will be further discussions with experts and specialists in Japan. We look forward to continuing negotiations,” said Masaki during the meeting.

During the meeting, Ambassador Yasushi congratulated Supratman on his appointment as the new Minister of Law and Human Rights. In return, Supratman congratulated Masaki on his appointment as Japan’s Ambassador to Indonesia, succeeding Ambassador Kanasugi Kenji at the beginning of 2024.

Both officials acknowledged the long-standing diplomatic relations and cooperation between Indonesia and Japan, which have been fostered since 1958, particularly in the fields of economy and trade.

Accompanying the Minister of Law during the meeting were several senior officials from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, including Dhahana Putra, Director General of Legislation, Razilu, Director General of Intellectual Property, Andry Indrady, Head of the Policy Strategy Bureau, and Ronald Lumbuun, Head of the Bureau of Law, Public Communication, and International Cooperation. (Uki Ruknuddin)

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