Indonesia Calls for Stronger BRICS Payments in National Currencies

Source: Sputnik News | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 06:38:00 UTC

Key Points

• Bank Indonesia Governor Destry Damayanti said BRICS countries should develop cross-border payments to protect their economies from geopolitical risks.
• She made the remarks on the sidelines of a BRICS summit in New Delhi.
• Indonesia sees a strategic opportunity for BRICS to strengthen practical cooperation and turn challenges into collective resilience.
• Damayanti emphasized the importance of settlements in national currencies.
• She said payment cooperation should take into account each country's level of development and national priorities.