BNPT International Cooperation Deputy Andhika Chrisnayudhanto noted in a statement on Saturday that Indonesia and Slovakia should focus on protecting child victims of terrorism.
"We also focus on protecting children exposed to conflict, such as the RD case in Slovakia. The children are victims, not perpetrators, so we hope this issue can become an international concern," he stated at the second Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting in Jakarta on Friday.
Chrisnayudhanto drew attention to the increasingly complex global challenges in combating terrorism, where women and children are not only victims but also perpetrators of these crimes.
"Although countermeasures have progressed, threats still remain, especially with the involvement of women and children in terrorist activities, both as victims and perpetrators," he explained.
Meanwhile, Senior Specialist Referent from the Slovak Police Anti-Terrorism Center, Major Martin Baran, noted in the same statement that his country faces challenges in terrorism, especially from self-radicalized individuals and refugees returning from conflict zones.
Slovakia prioritizes monitoring online radicalization through advanced technology, as well as strengthening border control and sharing intelligence information, he affirmed.
Baran emphasized that such activities are important in preventing extremism and supporting deradicalization efforts.
At the meeting, the two parties aim to realize more comprehensive standards for handling terrorism, from prevention to victim rehabilitation.
A follow-up meeting is planned to discuss the agreed agenda's implementation and review ongoing programs' success.
Since establishing close cooperation in 2019, Indonesia and Slovakia have committed to dealing with the threat of global terrorism.
The two countries agreed to share experiences and strategies, including in child protection and strengthening the deradicalization system.
This collaboration is expected to become a model for productive bilateral cooperation at the international level.
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