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The Indonesian government is seeking Serbia’s cooperation to strengthen efforts to fight transnational crimes, Minister of Law and Human Rights, Yasonna Laoly, said in a statement received in Jakarta on Tuesday (July 7). The minister said during a meeting with Serbian Deputy Minister of Justice Radomir Ilic in Beograd on Monday that Indonesia and Serbia share similar geographical positions, in which, they are strategic as the hub of trade paths. On the other hand, this geographical position also means there is potential for unwanted impacts, including vulnerability for transnational organized crimes. Minister Yasonna Laoly was referring to the transnational organized crimes such as smuggling of drugs, firearms, and other contraband items. The minister also said he believed that strengthening cooperation and collaboration between countries is vital for fighting transnational organized crime//ANT