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SHEET COUNTRY
REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA

No. 156, 1999 (Explanation in Additional Indonesian Gazette Number 3882)

CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
NUMBER 37 YEAR 1999
ABOUT
FOREIGN RELATIONS

WITH THE GRACE OF THE ALMIGHTY GOD

PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA,

.,, weighed: a. That as the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia that is independent and sovereign, the exercise of foreign relations is based on equality of equality, mutual respect, mutual disinterference in the affairs of each other's affairs, as implied by the in Pancasila and the Basic Law of 1945;
., b. that in accordance with the Opening of the Basic Law of 1945, one of the aims of the Government of the Union of the Republic of Indonesia is to carry out world order based on independence, eternal peace and social justice;
., c. that in order to realize the purpose as contemplated by the letter b, the State Government of the Republic of Indonesia has during this time carried out foreign relations with various regional and international countries and organizations;
., d. that the implementation of foreign relations activities, both regional and international, through bilateral or multilateral forums, is enshrined on national interests based on the principle of free-free foreign politics;
., e. That with increasing foreign relations and so that the political principle of foreign affairs, as contemplated by the letter d, can stay awake, then the host of foreign relations needs to be thoroughly organized and integrated in a way. An undraude;
., f. that under the consideration of such letters a, b, c, d, and e need to be formed of the Act on Foreign Relations;
.,, Given: 1. Section 5 of the paragraph (1), Article 11, Section 13, and Section 20 of the paragraph (1) of the Basic Law of 1945;
., 2. The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and Optional Protocol to The Vienna Convention on the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the Vienna Convention on the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the Vienna Convention on the Vienna Convention on the Vienna Convention on the Vienna Convention on the Vienna Convention on the Vienna Convention on on the Diplomatic Relations Concerning Acquisition of Nationality), 1961 and Convention Concerning of the Consular and its Optional Protocol on the Things of Citizenship (Vienna Convention on Consular Relations and Optional Protocol to The United States). Vienna Convention on Consular Relations Concerning Acquisition of Nationality), 1963 (sheet Of State Of The Republic Of Indonesia In 1982 Number 2; Additional Sheet Of Republic Of Indonesia Indonesia Number 3211);
., 3. Law Number 2 Of 1982 On The Convention On Special Missions, New York, 1969 (sheet Of State Of The Republic Of Indonesia In 1982 Number 3; Additional Gazette Of The Republic Of Indonesia Number 3212);

With the approval
THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA ' S REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

DECIDED:

Establish: LEGISLATION ON FOREIGN RELATIONS.

BAB I
UMUM PROVISIONS

Section 1
In this Act referred to:
., 1. Foreign Relations is any activity that concerns regional and international aspects undertaken by the Government at the central and regional level, or its institutions, state institutions, enterprise entities, political organizations, community organizations, and the United States. The NGO's the public, or the citizens of Indonesia.
., 2. Foreign Politics is the policy, attitude, and step of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia taken in relations with other countries, international organizations, and other subjects of international law in order to deal with problems. It's an international goal.
., 3. International Agreement is the agreement in any form and designation, governed by international law and made in writing by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia with one or more countries, international organizations or subject of law. The other international, as well as imposes rights and obligations to the Government of the Republic of Indonesia, is public law
., 4. The Minister is a responsible Minister in the field of foreign relations and foreign politics.
5. The International Organization is an intergovernmental organization.

Section 2
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Politics are based on Pancasila, the Basic Law of 1945, and the Great Lines of the Country ' s Bow.

Section 3
Foreign Politics adheres to the active free principle enshrined for national interest.

Section 4
Foreign politics is exercised through creative, active, and antisipative diplomacy, not just routine and reactive, steadfast in principle and establishment, as well as rational and luwes in the approach.

BAB II
HOSTING FOREIGN RELATIONS
AND THE POLITICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Section 5
.,, (1) The Foreign Relations is organized in accordance with Foreign Politics, national and legal laws as well as international customs.
.,, (2) The provisions as referred to in paragraph (1) apply to all organizers of the Foreign Relations, both government and non-Government.

Section 6
.,, (1) The authority of the hosting of Foreign Relations and the implementation of Foreign Politics of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia is in the hands of the President. In terms of declaring war, making peace, and treaties with other countries required the approval of the People's Representative Council.
.,, (2) The President may bestow the authority of the hosting of Foreign Relations and the implementation of Foreign Politics as referred to in paragraph (1) to the Minister.
.,, (3) the Minister may take the steps that are seen as necessary for the sake of its provisions as referred to in Article 5.

Section 7
.,, (1) The President may appoint officials other than Manteri Foreign Affairs, government officials, or others to organize Foreign Relations in certain fields.
.,, (2) In carrying out its duties, state officials other than the Minister of Foreign Affairs, government officials, or others as referred to in paragraph (1) conduct consultations and coordination with the Minister.

Section 8
.,, (1) the Minister, on the proposal of the leadership of a department or non-department government agency, may raise officials from the department or the institution concerned to be placed in the Representative of the Republic of Indonesia to carry out the tasks that are being the jurisdiction of the department or the institution.
., (2) Officials as referred to in paragraph (1) operationally and administratively are the inseparable part of the Representative of the Republic of Indonesia as well as subject to the regulations on the work of the Representative of the Republic of Indonesia in the Overseas.

Section 9
., (1) The opening and severing of diplomatic or consular relations with other countries as well as entering into or out of membership of the international organization is set by the President with regard to the opinions of the House of Representatives.
., (2) The opening and closing of offices of diplomatic or consular offices in another country or representative office on an international organization is established with the Presidential Decree.

Section 10
The dispatch of troops or a peacekeeping mission is set by the President with regard to the opinions of the House of Representatives.

Section 11
.,, (1) In the effort of developing Foreign Relations may be established cultural institutions, friendship institutions, promotion bodies, and other Indonesian agencies or bodies abroad.
.,, (2) The establishment of the institution and or body as referred to in paragraph (1) can only be done after it gets written consideration of the Minister.

Section 12
.,, (1) In the effort of developing Foreign Relations can also be established friendly institutions, cultural institutions, and institutions or other foreign cooperation bodies in Indonesia.
., (2) The provisions of the terms and conditions of the establishment of an institution or a foreign cooperation entity as referred to in paragraph (1) are governed by the Government Regulation.

BAB III
CREATION AND ENACTMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT

Section 13
State institutions and government agencies, both the department and the nondepartment, have a plan to make an international agreement, first conduct consultations on the plan with the Minister.

Section 14
Government agency officials, both departments and nondepartments, will sign international agreements made between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia with other state governments, international organizations, or international law subjects other, must get a letter of power from the minister.

Section 15
The provisions of the creation and enactment of the international agreement are governed by its own laws.

BAB IV
IMMUNITY, PRIVILEGE, AND LIBERATION

Section 16
Granting immunity, privileges, and exemption from certain obligations to diplomatic and consular representatives, special missions, United Nations representatives, representatives of United Nations special bodies, and organizations. Other international, conducted in accordance with national legislation and international law and customs regulations.

Section 17
.,, (1) Based on certain considerations, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia may provide exemption from certain obligations to the parties not specified in Article 16
.,, (2) the granting of waits as referred to in paragraph (1) is exercised according to the laws of the national law.

BAB V
PROTECTION TO INDONESIAN CITIZENS

Section 18
.,, (1) The Government of the Republic of Indonesia protects the interests of Indonesian citizens or legal entities that face legal issues with representatives of foreign countries in Indonesia.
.,, (2) the granting of protection as referred to in paragraph (1) is conducted in accordance with the provisions of international law and customs.

Section 19
Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia are obligated:
., a., a. Fogging unity and confusion among fellow Indonesian citizens abroad;
., b. provide services, protection, and legal assistance for citizens and Indonesian legal entities abroad, in accordance with national laws as well as international law and customs.

Section 20
In the event of a dispute between a fellow citizen or an Indonesian legal entity abroad, the representative of the Republic of Indonesia is obligated to help resolve it based on deliberation principles or in compliance with applicable law.

Section 21
In the event that Indonesian citizens are at risk of real danger, the Representative of the Republic of Indonesia is obliged to provide protection, help, and establish them in a safe area, as well as attempt to repatriate them to Indonesia at the cost of the state.

Section 22
In the event of war and or the severing of diplomatic relations with a country, the Minister or other official appointed by the President, coordinate efforts to secure and protect national interests, including citizens. Indonesia.

Section 23
The execution of the provisions as referred to in Article 21 and Section 22 is done through cooperation with the local government or other countries or related international organizations.

Section 24
.,, (1) The Representative of the Republic of Indonesia is obliged to record the existence and make a letter of description regarding the birth, marriage, divorce, and death of the citizen of the Republic of Indonesia as well as performing other consular duties in the region The accreditation.
., (2) In terms of marriage and divorce, record and letter making can only be done if both of them have been performed in accordance with the legal provisions applicable in the workplace of the Representative of the Republic of Indonesia. concerned, throughout the law and the foreign provisions it does not conflict with the laws of Indonesia.

BAB VI
THE GRANTING OF ASYLUM AND REFUGEE PROBLEMS

Section 25
.,, (1) The authority of the granting of asylum to foreigners is in the hands of the President with regard to the Minister ' s consideration.
.,, (2) The execution of the authority as referred to in paragraph (1) is governed by the Presidential Decree.

Section 26
The granting of asylum to foreigners is exercised in accordance with national law as well as with regard to law, customs, and international practice.

Section 27
.,, (1) Presdien sets out the policy of the issue of refugees from abroad by paying attention to the Minister ' s consideration.
.,, (2) The subject matter of the policy as referred to in paragraph (1) is governed by the Presidential Decree.

BAB VII
THE FOREIGN RELATIONS APPARATUS

Section 28
.,, (1) the Minister organizes a portion of the government ' s general duties and development in the fields of Foreign and Political Relations of the Interior.
.,, (2) The Coordination in the hosting of Foreign Relations and the implementation of Foreign Politics is organised by the Minister.

Section 29
.,, (1) The Ambassador Extraordinary and Full Power is the state official who is appointed and dismissed by the President as the Head of State.
.,, (2) The Ambassador Extraordinary and Full-Power represents the country and nation of Indonesia and becomes the personal representative of the President of the Republic of Indonesia in a country or on an international organization.
.,, (3) The Ambassador Extraordinary and Full-Power who has completed his term of duty gets financial and administrative rights set up with Government Regulation.

Section 30
.,, (1) To carry out diplomatic duties in the special field, the President can lift other Officials as level of the Ambassador.
.,, (2) Officials as referred to in paragraph (1) are lifted with the Presidential Decree.

Section 31
.,, (1) Foreign Service Officials are Civil Servants who have been following the education and special exercise served in the State Department and Representative of the Republic of Indonesia.
., (2) The provisions of education and exercise of Foreign Service Officials as referred to in paragraph (1) are governed by the Decree of the Minister.

Section 32
(1) Foreign Service Officials are the Functional Officer of Diplomat.
(2) The Functional Officer of Diplomats can hold a structural post.
.,, (3) The order of appointment and placement of Foreign Service Officials is set up with the Minister ' s Decision.
.,, (4) The rights and obligations of Foreign Service Officials and its discoverers in the Indonesian Representative are governed by the Decree of the Minister.

Section 33
The rank and title of the Foreign Service Officer and its placement in the Representative of the Republic of Indonesia are governed by the Minister's Decision.

Section 34
The working relationship between the State Department and the Representative of the Republic of Indonesia is governed by the Minister ' s Decision.

BAB VIII
GRANT AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE TRUST LETTER

Section 35
.,, (1) The President grants the Letter of Trust to the Ambassador Extraordinary and Full-Power of the Republic of Indonesia to a particular country or to an international organization.
.,, (2) The President received a Letter of Trust from the head of a foreign country for the appointment of the country ' s Extraordinary Ambassador of the country to Indonesia.

Section 36
.,, (1) In the event a person is appointed to represent the State of the Republic of Indonesia at a particular ceremony abroad, if required, to the person appointed given the Letter of Trust signed by the President.
., (2) In the event a person is appointed to represent the Government of the Republic of Indonesia in an international conference, if required, to the person appointed given the Letter of Trust signed by the Minister.

Section 37
.,, (1) The President signed a Letter of Tauliah to a Consul General or Consul of the Republic of Indonesia who was appointed to carry out consular duties for a particular region on a foreign country.
.,, (2) The President received a Letter of Tauliah a Consul General or a foreign consul who served in Indonesia as well as issuing an execration to begin his duties.

Section 38
.,, (1) The President signed a Letter of Tauliah to an Honorary Consul General or Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia who was appointed to carry out consular duties for a particular region on a foreign country.
.,, (2) The President received a Letter of Tauliah an Honorary Consul General or a Foreign Honorary Consul who served in Indonesia as well as issuing the execs.

BAB IX
THE TRANSITION PROVISION

Section 39
The laws regarding or relating to existing Foreign Relations at the beginning of the Act remain in effect throughout the conflict or are not replaced with new ones under this Act.

BAB X
CLOSING PROVISIONS

Section 40
This law goes into effect on the promulgated date.

In order for everyone to know it, order the invitational of this Act with its placement in the State Sheet of the Republic of Indonesia.

.,, Dislocated in Jakarta
on September 14, 1999
PRESIDENT REOUBLIK INDONESIA,

BACHARUDDIN JUSUF HABIBIE
Promulred at Jakrta
on September 14, 1999
MINISTER OF STATE SECRETARY OF STATE
REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA,

YOUR MULADI


ADDITIONAL
STATE SHEET RI

No. 3882 (Explanation Of 1999 State Sheet Number 156)

EXPLANATION
Above
CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
NUMBER 37 YEAR 1999
ABOUT
FOREIGN RELATIONS

I. UMUM

.,, in champing and maintaining national interests, including protection to Indonesian citizens abroad, are necessary efforts that include political activities and foreign relations based on the provisions of which are further definitions of Pancasila falsafah, Opening and Body Bar of the Basic Law of 1945 as well as the Great Lines of the Country ' s Bow.
., the basis of the thought that the Law on Foreign Relations is that the host of foreign relations and the conduct of foreign politics requires provisions that clearly govern all aspects of the matter. The means and mechanisms of execution.
., in an increasingly advanced world as a result of the global development of science and technology, as well as the increasing interaction and interdependence between countries and nations, the increasing international relations are increasing. dyed with cooperation in a variety of fields. Advances in the development of Indonesia in various fields have led to increasing Indonesian international activity, both from the government and the privat/private, bringing the need to be increased protection. against the interests of the country and its citizens.
.,, the provisions governing the establishment of foreign relations and the conduct of foreign politics that existed before the form of this Act, set some aspects of the conduct of foreign relations and the conduct of the Act. Foreign politics as well as not thoroughly and integrated. It is therefore necessary for a strong legal product that can guarantee the creation of legal certainty for the host of foreign relations and the conduct of foreign politics, including coordination between government agencies and the interunit. It's in the State Department.
.,, in the holding of foreign relations and the conduct of foreign politics, Indonesia is bound by international law and customs provisions, which are the basis for the society and the relations between countries.
., therefore, the Act on Foreign Relations is very important, considering Indonesia has ratified the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, the 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, and the Convention on the Mission Special, New York 1969.
.,, the Act on Foreign Relations constitutes the implementation of the basic provisions set forth in the Opening and the Body Bar of the Basic Law of 1945 and the Determination Of The People ' s Consultative Assembly with regard to relations Overseas. It governs all aspects of foreign relations and foreign politics, including the means and mechanisms of implementation, protection to Indonesian citizens abroad and foreign relations apparatus.
.,, the underlying materials set out in this Act are:
., a., a. The host of foreign relations and the conduct of foreign politics, including the means and mechanism of implementation, coordination at the center and representation, authority and devolution of authority in the host of foreign relations and execution. Foreign politics.
., b. The underlying provisions of the creation and ratification of the international treaty, which are in more detail, include the criteria of the international treaty whose provisions require the approval of the People's Representative Council, It's on its own.
., c. Protection to Indonesian citizens, including aid and legal counseling, as well as consular services.
D. Aparatur foreign relations.
.,, the smuggling of foreign relations and the conduct of foreign politics involve various state institutions and government agencies and their devices. In order to achieve maximum results, there is a coordination between the agencies concerned with the Department of Foreign Affairs. For such purposes, there is a clear set of laws that govern and guarantee the legal certainty of the conduct of foreign relations and the conduct of foreign politics, which are governed in the Act of Law. Foreign relations.
.,, the Act on Foreign Relations provides a strong legal foundation for the host of foreign relations and the conduct of foreign politics, as well as the refinement of the existing regulations concerning some aspects. the hosting of foreign relations and the conduct of foreign politics.

II. SECTION BY SECTION

Section 1
.,, pretty clear.

Section 2
.,, the implementation of the foreign politics of the Republic of Indonesia must be a reflection of the nation ' s ideology.
Pancasila as the ideology of the Indonesian nation is an idiomile foundation that influences and animates the foreign politics of the Republic of Indonesia.
The exercise of free foreign politics is based on the basis of the Basic Law, the Constitution of 1945 as a constitutional basis that is not exempt from the national goal of the Indonesian nation as it is in the Preamble of the Act. Base of 1945 the fourth alenia.
The country's major lines are the operational cornerstone of Indonesia's foreign political operations, a cornerstone of implementation that confirms the foundation, nature, and guidelines of the struggle to achieve the national goal of the Indonesian nation.
The conduct of the foreign politics of the Republic of Indonesia cannot be separated from the conception of the National Detainees. National resilience is the condition of Indonesian life based on Insights Nusantara in order to realize the durability and durability to be able to conduct interactions with the environment at a time in such a way, so that it can be guaranteed. The survival and development of the life of Indonesia to achieve national goals, is a fair and prosperous society in the Unity State of the Republic of Indonesia based on Pancasila.

Section 3
., referred to as "active free" is foreign politics, which is not a neutral politics, allowed free foreign politics to determine the attitude and discretion of international masking and not binding. A priori on one world's power as well as actively giving donations, both in terms of thought and active participation in resolving conflicts, disputes and other world problems, for the sake of the order of independence, Eternal peace and social justice.
The "national interest" is foreign politics to support the national goal as it is in the Preamble of the Constitution of 1945.

Section 4
.,, Diplomacy as contemplated in this Article describing the identity of Indonesian diplomacy. The diplonmation which is not merely "routine", can take "nonconventional" ways, ways that are not too attached to the protocolumism or mere routine, without ignoring the basic norms in the diplomacy. international.
Diplomacy that is beset constancy in principle and establishment, assertiveness in attitude, persistence in an effort but luwes and rational in approach, which is sourced to self-belief. Diplomacy that seeks harmony, justice and harmony in inter-state relations, away from the attitude of confrontation or political violence, accounts for the settlement of various conflicts and problems in the world, with the political power of the country, and the political and political forces of the United States. embed a friend and detract the opponent.
Diplomacy which is supported by a formidable professionalism and response, is not merely reactive but is capable of actively, creatively, and antisipative roles and initiative.

Section 5
.,, Verse (1)
.,, pretty clear
Verse (2)
.,, the non-governmental service referred to in this verse includes individuals and organizations that the United Nations is commonly referred to and categorized as non-governmental organizations, including the House of Representatives.

Section 6
.,, Verse (1)
.,, the President ' s authority as referred to in this paragraph, throughout which concerns the declaration of war, the making of peace, and the agreement is exercised with the approval of the House of Representatives, in accordance with Article 11 of the Basic Law of 1945.
Verse (2)
.,, in order for the Minister to assist the President, to the Minister need to be devolve the authority of the hosting of foreign relations and foreign politics by the President.
This is in accordance with the Minister's function as a servant to the President who is responsible for the field of foreign relations and foreign political conduct.
Verse (3)
.,, in the host of foreign relations there may be acts or there are conflicting circumstances or incompatible with foreign politics, national legislation, as well as international law and customs. Such actions and circumstances must be avoided. The Minister therefore needs to have the authority to mitigate the actions of these circumstances by taking the necessary steps.
Measures that may be taken by the Minister of Foreign Affairs intended in this paragraph may be preventive, such as providing information on the subject matter of Government policy in foreign affairs, a request not to visit. A certain country, and so on. Such measures may also be repressive, such as a warning to the perpetrators of foreign relations whose actions contradictory or not in accordance with foreign political policies and national laws in the event of Foreign relations, preventing a follow-up to an agreement that is likely to be reached by foreign relations abusers in Indonesia with his foreign partners, proposing to state agencies or government agencies that are authorized to perform the action. administrative to the concerned, and so on.

Article 7
.,, Verse (1)
., clear enough.
Verse (2)
.,, Consultations and coordination with the Minister are required to prevent the occurrence of conflicting or incompatible implications with the foreign politics of the Republic of Indonesia and government policy on certain issues of concern Foreign relations.

Article 8
.,, Verse (1)
.,, the possibility of the placement of officials as referred to in this Article is in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961.
Verse (2)
., clear enough.

Article 9
.,, Verse (1)
.,, the preamble of diplomatic or consular relations as referred to in this paragraph includes the reopening of diplomatic or consular relations. The severing of diplomatic or consular relations as defined in this verse includes a termination for temporary diplomatic or consular activities with or in the country concerned.
The opening or reopening of diplomatic or consular relations is carried out according to the layout of the lazin ' s adhered in international practice.
Verse (2)
., clear enough.

Article 10
.,, as a donation to the international peacekeeping efforts, since 1956 Indonesia has repeatedly sent troops or peacekeeping missions, especially in the framework of the United Nations. The role of Indonesia in international activities is in accordance with the Opening of the Basic Law of 1945, which states that one of the objectives of the Government of Indonesia is to carry out the order of the world which is based on Independence, eternal peace and social justice. Because the sending of troops or peacekeeping missions is the conduct of foreign politics, in taking decisions, the President is concerned with the Minister's consideration. In addition to the implementation of troop deliveries or peacekeeping missions involving various government agencies, the dispatch of troops or peacekeeping missions is thus established with the Presidential Decree.

Article 11
.,, Verse (1)
., the "Institution" referred to in this verse is an organization commonly used by the name "Institution" and which aims to enhance mutual understanding and enhance inter-nation relations, e.g. "Friendship Society" and "Cultural Institute".
The "Indonesian Agency" referred to in this verse is the body, under any name, whether formed by the Government and the private, which aims to increase the attention of the international community on the various potential that Indonesia has, for example. in the fields of investment and tourism.
Verse (2)
., clear enough.

Article 12
.,, Verse (1)
.,, pretty clear
Verse (2)
., clear enough.

Article 13
.,, pretty clear.

Section 14
.,, the Letter of Power (Full Powers) is a letter issued by the Minister on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia which gives power to one or more people representing the Government or State of the Republic of Indonesia to sign or Received a manuscript of the agreement that stated the approval of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia to tie it to an international treaty.

Article 15
.,, pretty clear.

Section 16
.,, Immunity, privilege, and the release of certain obligations may only be provided to the parties determined by the international agreements that have been authorized by Indonesia or in accordance with the laws of the country. as well as international law and customs.

Section 17
.,, Verse (1)
.,, the Liberation of certain obligations to the parties not mentioned in Article 16 can only be granted by the Government on the basis of case by case, for the sake of national interest, and not in conflict with the laws of the law. National. It is referred to by "certain obligations" in this Article among other taxes, customs, and social insurance.
Verse (2)
., clear enough.

Article 18
.,, Verse (1)
., referred to as "representative of foreign countries" is the foreign diplomatic and consular representative and its members. Protection of the interests of Indonesian citizens, such as those working on foreign representatives or Indonesian legal entities, such as private companies, are done in accordance with the rules of law and international customs, among others by use. The diplomatic means. In the event of a dispute, Indonesian citizens and the Indonesian legal body in question, at first instance, will be in contact with the State Department to obtain protection. In this case the State Department is obligated to provide legal advice or advice to Indonesian citizens or concerned Indonesian legal entities, especially with regard to aspects of international law and customs.
Verse (2)
., clear enough.

Section 19
.,, "Protection and legal assistance" as referred to in this Article includes a defense against the citizens or legal entities of Indonesia who face the issue, including matters in the Court.

Section 20
.,, one of the functions of the Representative of the Republic of Indonesia is to protect the interests of the country and the citizens of the Republic of Indonesia which are in the country But the granting of those protections can only be given by the representative of the Republic of the Republic concerned within the limits allowed by international law and customs. In the grant of that protection, the Representative of the Republic of Indonesia heeded the provisions of the local state law.
Legal aid can be given in legal matters, both in relation to civil law and criminal law. Legal aid can be given in the form of consideration and legal advice to the concerned in the efforts of the settlement of the dispute.

Section 21
., referred to as "real danger" can be either a natural disaster, invasion, civil war, terrorism and such a disaster that can be categorised as a threat to public safety.
The efforts of repatriation of Indonesian citizens in such real danger-stricken countries are conducted in a coordinated way.
Efforts as defined in this section will be conducted by the Representative of the Republic of Indonesia concerned throughout the conditions to be able to enforce it, such as security, safety access to the place of danger. As a matter of fact, the open area is secure, the availability of the necessary means including the funds, and so on.

Article 22
.,, pretty clear.

Section 23
.,, pretty clear.

Section 24
.,, Verse (1)
.,, the letters that may be issued include birth certificates, the marriage book containing the marriage certificate, the description of divorce, death, and other matters concerning consular matters, such as legalization. documents, clearance, and so on.
Verse (2)
And, in the matter of marriage and divorce, the record and the giving of letters can only be done when the marriage and the divorce have been done in the country where the marriage and divorce took place and the whole time. These foreign laws and conditions do not conflict with the provisions of the laws of Indonesia which govern this.

Section 25
.,, Verse (1)
., clear enough.
Verse (2)
., clear enough.

Article 26
.,, pretty clear.

Section 27
.,, Verse (1)
.,, basically the problems faced by refugees is a humanitarian issue, so its handling is done so as far as it may avoid the disruption of both the relationship between Indonesia and the country of origin of the refugee.
Indonesia gave its cooperation to the authorities in an effort to seek settlement of the refugee problem.
Verse (2)
., clear enough.

Article 28
.,, Verse (1)
., clear enough.
Verse (2)
.,, the Coordination of its implementation to be the task of the State Department is a means to ensure unity of attitude and conduct in the conduct of foreign relations and the conduct of foreign politics.

Article 29
.,, Verse (1)
., clear enough.
Verse (2)
., clear enough.
Verse (3)
.,, the "financial and administrative rights" intended in this verse are the right of retirement as a state official to the Ambassador Extraordinary and Full-power who has completed his duties, including the widow, widower and his son.

Article 30
.,, Verse (1)
.,, is a practice shared by many countries to elevate someone with the title of Ambassador to deal with certain problems in foreign relations.
The appointment of an official's level of officials, among other things, was done because of the importance of the matter concerned. The title of the Ambassador is given to ease the relationship concerned with the parties in other countries or in international organizations at a level as high as possible.
The "special field" as referred to in this verse concerns the areas of the Marine, the Non-Aligned Movement (GNB), and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).
Verse (2)
.,, pretty clear

Article 31
.,, Verse (1)
., clear enough.
Verse (2)
., clear enough.

Section 32
.,, Verse (1)
.,, Foreign Service officials are given the status of "Functional Officer" and are called "Functional Officer Diplomats" in recognition of the special knowledge and abilities they have in the field of diplomacy. Diplomacy as a branch of the profession has special properties that require special knowledge and experience, especially those concerning foreign relations.
Verse (2)
.,, if necessary, then the Pajabat Functional Diplomat may hold a structural position, both in the Centre and in the Representative of the Republic of Indonesia, without stripping the status and rights as Functional Officer of the Diplomat.
Verse (3)
., clear enough.
Verse (4)
., clear enough.

Section 33
.,, pursuant to the terms of the Congress of Vienna, 1815, the Congress of Aken, 1818, the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961, and international practice, the rank of rank and the diplomatic title are as follows:
1. Ambassador;
2. Minister;
3. Minister Counsellor;
4. Counsellor;
5. First Secretary;
6. Second Secretary;
7. Third Secretary;
8. Atase.
The rank of military and diplomatic titles, including the use of the title of Ambassador is governed by the Decree of the Minister.

Article 34
.,, pretty clear.

Section 35
.,, Verse (1)
., clear enough.
Verse (2)
., clear enough.

Section 36
.,, Verse (1)
.,, a Letter of Trust (credentials) to attend certain events abroad such as state ceremonies, the inauguration of the Head of State, funeral ceremonies, and others signed by the President.
Verse (2)
.,, the provisions of this verse correspond to the international practice in which the Letter of Trust is signed Minister.

Section 37
.,, Verse (1)
., the Letter of Tauliah, which in a foreign language called the letter of Commission, is a letter assigned the title and the work area of a consul, issued by the state government that lifted it up and delivered to the state government of the country. The consul's on duty. Verse (2)
., clear enough.

Article 38
.,, Verse (1)
., clear enough.
Verse (2)
., clear enough.

Article 39
.,, pretty clear.

Section 40
.,, pretty clear.