Indonesia, Kazakhstan Ayeing for Cooperation in Extradition

by Aditya E.S. Wicaksono Nusa Dua, Bali (Antara) - Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa on Saturday said the governments of Indonesia and Kazakhstan were studying the possibility of the establishment of cooperation in the field of extradition. "They (Kazakhstan) wanted an extradition cooperation and, in addition, transfer of sentenced convicts," Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa said after signing a memorandum of understanding between the two countries during the 6th Global Forum of United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) here on Saturday. However, few hindrances with Indonesia is that the law on such issues has not yet been regulated, he noted. "If the transfer of sentenced persons cannot be met, at least the possibility of cooperation of extradition can be explored," Natalegawa said. The cooperation in extradition is necessary during unexpected situations, he explained. "During the past, incidents and developments had forced us to extradite Indonesian citizens from a particular and remote country, which had minimum cooperation with Indonesia," Natalegawa stated.(*)