Indonesia had summoned its ambassador to Australia and accused the country of imposing double standard in human trafficking, following its controversial decision Thursday to grant temporary protection visas to 42 out of 43 asylum seekers from Papua Province, top ministers said here Friday.

"Indonesia's step is clear. First we call Indonesian ambassador in Canberra back to Jakarta for consultation," said Chief Security Minister Widodo Adi Sucipto.

Minister Widodo said that the issuance of the visas signaled a confirmation of the existence of elements in Australia that supported separatist movement in Papua.

Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda said here on Friday that the ambassador would return home as soon as possible.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Yuri told reporters here on Friday that the government would have a consultation and obtain deep information from ambassador Hamzah Thayeb about the case.

Yuri said that Australia's decision had hampered the two countries' effort in strengthening bilateral relations.

"With the issuance of the policy, it is impossible to step up the current cooperation," he said.

Indonesia accused Australia of imposing double standard in the fight against trans-national human trafficking, said Yuri.

"With temporary visa they (asylum seekers) even can conduct acts such as 'black campaign' (for separatist purpose), which is against Australia's stance of supporting integrity of Indonesia," he told a press conference.

The granting could also lead to a great flow of other asylum seekers to Australia, he said.

The 43 asylum seekers sailed from Papua to Australia in January in order to escape alleged genocide by the Indonesian police.

Separatist movement has been active in the province. The Indonesian government has repeatedly vowed to tackle the problem for national unity and stability.

Source: Xinhua