REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The Indonesian government has recalled its ambassador to Australia to express its disappointment over the recent wiretapping incidents.

"We have recalled the ambassador to Australia in Canberra for consultation and to receive information on what is happening in Australia," Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Marty Natalegawa said during a press conference on Monday.

The minister added that Indonesia had decided to recall its ambassador as he would be unable to perform his tasks properly amidst the ongoing spying issues.

Marty said the Ministry could not say exactly when Riphat would meet government officials in the country.

"I have advised Riphat to bring more than cabin baggage. We are waiting for the Australian government to respond and the Indonesian government will give a measured answer after that," said Marty, adding that the Australian government should not dismiss or underestimate this issue, which has upset the Indonesian government.

Marty said Indonesia has not violated any rules of international relations and followed the correct code of conduct.

The Foreign Ministry has summoned the Australian Ad interim Charge D'affaires to Jakarta to offer Indonesia's response on the wire-tapping allegations. "We are also in the process of contacting Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop," Marty added.

Besides, Indonesia will undertake other measures, such as intensifying cooperation for exchanging information between Australia and Indonesia.

"We will ensure, in particular, the implementation of the principle of reciprocity in information exchange cooperation. This is a standard and common principle in relationship rules between countries," Marty noted.

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