JAKARTA: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's debut at the BRICS summit in Brazil marked a bold step in Jakarta's bid to elevate its global standing, though analysts warned the diplomatic milestone could strain ties with the rest of Asean,

International relations observer Andrea Abdul Rahman Azzqy stated that the outcome of the 2025 BRICS Leaders’ Summit should serve as a gateway for

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is set to attend the BRICS summit next month in Brazil, marking his first meeting with the bloc since the Southeast Asian nation became a member this year, according to officials familiar with the matter.

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

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,

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.

It 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).