During the meeting, both sides coordinated efforts on various aspects of Hajj management, including health eligibility and readiness, embarkation services, Hajj dormitories, fast track facilities, and coordination between the Saudi Embassy and Ministry.
“We discussed a number of issues to strengthen coordination and preparations for the Hajj, including embarkation services, Hajj dormitories, pilgrims’ health eligibility, the fast track system, and the coordination network between both countries,” Yusuf said.
He emphasized that the health readiness of Indonesian pilgrims for the 1447 Hijri/2026 Hajj is a serious concern for both governments, following reports that the majority of pilgrims who passed away during the 2025 Hajj season were from Indonesia.
“There were even cases of pilgrims passing away on board while traveling to the holy land. This situation has prompted both governments to focus on improving pilgrims’ health readiness,” he noted.
In addition, Minister Yusuf and Ambassador Amodi discussed the Fast Track service for the 2026 Hajj. The Fast Track service will still operate at three airports, namely Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Adi Soemarmo Airport in Solo, and Juanda Airport in Surabaya.
Previously, the Indonesian and Saudi Ministries of Hajj and Umrah reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage will be safer, healthier, and more dignified, with a focus on implementing stricter health feasibility standards and more comprehensive operational preparations.
As a concrete step, both sides agreed to establish a joint operation group that will serve as a real-time coordination center for monitoring all operational aspects of the Hajj.
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Editor: Azis Kurmala
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