Foreign Minister Continues to Monitor Conditions of Indonesians in Europe Following Protests in France

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Indonesian Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir emphasized that the ministry is continuously monitoring the situation of Indonesian citizens (WNI) following protests that turned violent in several European countries.

"Of course, we are continuously monitoring the situation in Europe, particularly in France and several other countries," Arrmanatha stated at the Palace Complex in Jakarta on Tuesday (20/10/2026).

For context, France and Italy have recently experienced protests that have led to unrest.

The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Director of Protection for Indonesian Citizens (PWNI) Heni Hamidah, previously urged WNI in France and Italy to exercise caution.

"The Indonesian Embassy in Paris and the Indonesian Embassy in Rome have issued advisories to all WNI in their accredited areas to remain vigilant, keep abreast of the security situation, monitor official information from local authorities, and avoid protest sites and large crowds," she stated in a text message on Monday (19/10/2026).

Heni also advised WNI to adjust their travel plans considering potential disruptions to public transport and to follow guidance from local security authorities.

As of now, Heni confirmed that no WNI has been involved in the protests or injured as a result of the unrest that began on October 17, 2026.

"So far, the Indonesian Embassies in Paris and Rome have not received any reports of WNI being involved or impacted by the demonstrations," she noted.

For the protection of WNI, Heni mentioned that the Indonesian Embassies in Paris and Rome will continue to monitor the security situation following the demonstrations and maintain communication with the Indonesian community in both countries.

In case of emergencies, WNI in France and Italy can contact the Indonesian Embassy in Paris at 33-6-2112-2109 and the Indonesian Embassy in Rome at 39-338-954-2333.