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Indonesia’s entry into Brics signals a bold diplomatic shift, but raises concerns over Asean unity and ties with the US. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Even as internal divisions and absent leaders hung over proceedings, this week's Brics summit in Brazil delivered an unmistakable message: the world's emerging economies are intent on shaping their own destiny,
International relations observer Andrea Abdul Rahman Azzqy stated that the outcome of the 2025 BRICS Leaders’ Summit should serve as a gateway for
Jakarta understands the importance of maintaining cooperation with both China and the United States, as demonstrated by Prabowo’s attendance at the BRICS Summit and his efforts to negotiate with the Trump administration.
Indonesia's Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated that Indonesia's move to join the BRICS economic bloc was a direct initiative from President Prabowo Subianto, aiming to highlight Indonesia's importance on the global stage.
The Center of Economics and Law Studies (Celios) stated that Indonesia’s Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) serves as a strong foundation
Brazil's Lula pledged support for Prabowo's free nutritious meal program during a meeting in Braslia on July 9, 2025, after the BRICS Summit in Rio.
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India Today NE on MSNBRICS welcomes Indonesia as new member: Here’s how the group evolved over the years, check timelineIt was agreed to expand BRIC into BRICS with the inclusion of South Africa at the BRIC Foreign Ministers' meeting in New York in 2010, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).