SOE Minister Erick Thohir says Indonesia's admission as a full member of BRICS could benefit Indonesia's trade with countries in the southern part.

Indonesia has become the newest member of the BRICS group of developing nations, in a move that could further bolster the Global South as Donald Trump’s trade policies pose risks to world economy.

The minister said Indonesia would continue to advocate for the completion of a code of conduct between the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN and China on the South China Sea and prioritise ASEAN's centrality.

Indonesia welcomes the announcement from Brazil as the Chair of BRICS in 2025 regarding Indonesia's membership in the bloc.

Indonesia officially joins BRICS, expanding the bloc of emerging economies alongside Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. As the world's fourth most-populous country, Indonesia aims to strengthen ties within the Global South and contribute to global governance reforms.

Indonesia has officially joined the BRICS group of emerging economies, according to a statement from Brazil's government. The inclusion comes as BRICS, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China,

Brazil's government said in a statement on Monday that Indonesia is formally joining the BRICS group of major emerging economies as a full member. The South American country holds the bloc's presidency in 2025.

Holding the rotating presidency of BRICS, Brazil announced Monday that Indonesia has officially joined the international bloc. BRICS, a geopolitical alliance established in 2009, was originally composed of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

Brasilia: Currently holding the presidency of the group of emerging economies, BRICS, the government of Brazil announced today that Indonesia is

Across 36 countries, a median of 54% say the gap between the rich and poor is a very big problem in their nation.

BRICS is getting stronger, as all the many Western media, political scientists, economists and experts write about. The reason is that the association now includes Indonesia, which is the fourth most populous country in the world.