In a significant development for Indonesia’s global standing, the Government of Indonesia has warmly welcomed the announcement made by Brazil, the current chair of BRICS, confirming Indonesia’s formal membership in the influential group of emerging economies. This milestone, which comes as part of Brazil’s 2025 BRICS presidency, marks a major step forward in Indonesia’s growing role on the world stage and its continued commitment to fostering a more inclusive and equitable global order.
Indonesia’s accession to BRICS reflects the nation’s expanding influence in global affairs, as well as its dedication to strengthening multilateralism and collaboration between emerging economies. With its diverse and rapidly growing economy, Indonesia is eager to contribute to the group’s agenda, particularly in areas such as economic resilience, technological cooperation, and sustainable development. As a key member, Indonesia intends to work closely with its BRICS counterparts to address global challenges, including climate change, food security, public health, and other pressing issues facing the global community.
In a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Indonesia expressed its deep appreciation for the collaborative efforts that led to its membership. “We see this membership as a strategic step in furthering our cooperation with fellow emerging economies, and an opportunity to advance shared principles of equality, mutual respect, and sustainable development,” said the Ministry, underscoring Indonesia’s commitment to fostering South-South cooperation within the BRICS framework.
Indonesia’s inclusion in BRICS follows a series of engagements with the group over the past year, starting with its participation in the 2023 BRICS Summit in Johannesburg under South Africa’s presidency. This was followed by Indonesia’s involvement in the 2024 BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, marking the country’s growing diplomatic and economic integration with the global South.
Indonesia has long held a strong belief in the importance of multilateralism, with a constitutional mandate to actively contribute to maintaining global peace and stability. In the Ministry’s statement, Indonesia reaffirmed its resolve to play a bridging role in international diplomacy, leveraging its unique position in both regional and global contexts to advocate for peaceful, fair, and sustainable solutions to global challenges.
“We remain committed to ensuring that the voices of developing countries are heard and that our collective aspirations are reflected in global decision-making,” the statement continued. “BRICS offers a valuable platform for strengthening the presence of the Global South in international discussions, and Indonesia looks forward to participating constructively in BRICS initiatives aimed at building a just, peaceful, and prosperous world.”
The Ministry also extended its gratitude to the Russian Presidency of BRICS for facilitating Indonesia’s entry into the group and expressed appreciation to the Brazilian Presidency for the formal announcement of the country’s membership.
As Indonesia embarks on this new chapter, its membership in BRICS is not only a recognition of its economic progress but also an acknowledgment of its evolving role in shaping a more just and inclusive global order. Moving forward, Indonesia is committed to working with its BRICS partners and the wider international community to advance shared values of mutual respect, sustainable development, and global solidarity.
In welcoming its new role within BRICS, Indonesia stands poised to make meaningful contributions to the ongoing efforts of this dynamic group of nations, ensuring that the needs and voices of the Global South are firmly embedded in the global conversation.