Jakarta (VOI News) - The Indonesian Embassy, Panama City, Panama, in cooperation with the US ship company, Holland America Line, repatriated 53 Indonesian ship crew by chartering Garuda Indonesia aircraft, Thursday afternoon Panama time (25/06). This was conveyed by Rheinhard Sinaga, Counselor at the Indonesian Embassy in Panama City in his statement by telephone to Voice of Indonesia, Friday morning Indonesia Time (26/06). He conveyed, in the history of Indonesia-Panama relations, this was the first time a Garuda Indonesia plane had landed in Panama.
"We would like to convey that the Garuda Indonesia flight to Panama is unique and historic and has received the attention of the people of Panama and Indonesia because it is the first time Garuda Indonesia landed in Panama since the establishment of relations between Indonesia and Panama," said Rheinhard Sinaga..
Rheinhard Sinaga further said that the 53 repatriated Indonesian ship crew members are scheduled to arrive in Jakarta on Saturday afternoon (6/27). He added all repatriation costs are borne by the Holland America Line company. The Indonesian Embassy in Panama City only facilitates in terms of the completeness of documents and related permits which are the main tasks of the Indonesian Embassy in Panama City. (VOI / ADVENT / AHM)