Indonesia has been officially introduced as the newest member of BRICS by Brazil, the rotating chair of BRICS in 2025. This inclusion highlights Indonesia’s growing role in global affairs and its commitment to enhancing a more inclusive and equitable global order. Indonesia plans to actively engage in areas such as strengthening economic resilience, technological cooperation, and sustainable development, while addressing global issues like climate change and food security.
BRICS BRIDGE – The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs enthusiastically welcomed the announcement by Brazil, the rotating chair of BRICS in 2025, declaring Indonesia as the newest official member of BRICS. This milestone not only highlights Indonesia’s escalating engagement in global affairs but also solidifies its dedication to fostering a more inclusive and equitable global order through multilateral cooperation.
On the very same day, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement, emphasizing that joining the BRICS cooperation mechanism marks a strategic maneuver to amplify ties with other developing nations grounded in the principles of equality, mutual respect, and sustainable development. As a nation with a diverse and swiftly expanding economy, Indonesia is set to make significant contributions to the BRICS agenda. This includes bolstering economic resilience, fostering technological collaboration, pursuing sustainable development, and tackling critical global challenges like climate change, food security, and public health.
The statement also noted that BRICS serves as a crucial platform for Indonesia to enhance South-South cooperation, ensuring that the perspectives and needs of the Global South are voiced and represented in global decision-making processes. Indonesia is committed to working closely with all BRICS members and other relevant entities to collectively forge a just, peaceful, and prosperous world. Moreover, Indonesia remains dedicated to reconciling the interests of all parties across various multilateral forums and constructively participating in all BRICS initiatives, all for the greater good of the international community.