Jakarta, March 13 -- Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs, Budi Gunawan, has established a coordination desk to strengthen synergy between ministries and government agencies in protecting Indonesian migrant workers.

Migrant workers make a significant contribution to Indonesia's foreign exchange. In 2024, their contribution amounted to Rp251 trillion. However, migrant workers are highly vulnerable to falling victim to human trafficking.

"Therefore, the government is committed to providing maximum protection for our brothers and sisters by establishing a coordination desk for the protection of Indonesian migrant workers and victims of human trafficking," Gunawan announced at a press conference here on Thursday.

The co...