Foreign Minister Sugiono Says Indonesia’s BRICS Membership Serves as Buffer Against Global Economic Uncertainty
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Source: TribunNews.com | Original Published At: 2026-04-22 05:43:01 UTC
Key Points
- Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono confirmed that joining BRICS strengthens national economic resilience
- President Prabowo Subianto directly instructed Indonesia to participate in the BRICS Summit in Kazan
- Indonesia officially became a BRICS member in January 2025 as part of the bloc's expansion
- Government views BRICS as a strategic buffer against global economic uncertainty and volatility
- Indonesia maintains independent foreign policy while engaging with multiple international economic blocs
- Indonesia continues pursuing OECD membership alongside BRICS participation