Jakarta, Sept. 22 -- Deputy Speaker of Commission XIII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR), Dewi Asmara, has called for the swift ratification of the extradition treaty between Indonesia and Russia, stressing its importance in tackling transnational crimes.

"This agreement is a vital instrument to address various pressing crimes, including corruption, money laundering, narcotics, and cyber offenses. Strong international cooperation is essential to confront these issues," she said.

In a statement cited here on Monday, Asmara underlined that the treaty would provide both countries with a solid and mutually recognized legal foundation to bring criminals to justice, going beyond mere deportation.

The treaty, signed in Bali in ...