Indonesia Backs BRICS Rio Declaration: Key Details
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Indonesia views its membership in the BRICS economic bloc as a strategic platform to broaden its market access and bolster its economic resilience amidst increasing global uncertainty.This viewpoint was highlighted by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto, accompanying President prabowo Subianto at the recent BRICS Summit in Brazil.
BRICS Leaders’ Declaration: A Focus on Multilateralism and Global Stability
The leaders’ declaration emerging from the summit addresses a wide range of shared concerns, with a central theme of strengthening multilateralism and pursuing necessary reforms in global governance. Hartarto emphasized this point in a statement released Monday from Jakarta, noting the collective call for extensive efforts to build and maintain peace and international stability.
Beyond peace and security, BRICS leaders underscored the importance of deepened global cooperation in crucial areas like economy, trade, and finance. This aligns directly with Indonesia’s strategic objectives, providing a valuable avenue for expanding its economic footprint.
Indonesia’s Alignment with BRICS Priorities
“Indonesia views BRICS as a strategic platform to navigate global uncertainty and market its products,” Hartarto stated, underscoring the nation’s proactive approach to leveraging the bloc’s collective strength. Indonesia’s recent accession to BRICS, a key initiative of President Prabowo’s first year in office, demonstrates a commitment to engaging with emerging economies and reshaping the global economic landscape.
Lasting Development and Climate Change at the Forefront
The BRICS declaration also reaffirmed a commitment to tackling climate change and fostering sustainable, fair, and inclusive development.Leaders acknowledged the necessity of a clean energy transition and green development initiatives, while recognizing the varying capacities and domestic circumstances of developing nations.This nuanced approach is crucial for ensuring equitable progress and avoiding disproportionate burdens on emerging economies.
Recognizing the interconnectedness of economic progress and societal well-being, the BRICS declaration emphasized the importance of stronger partnerships to promote human, social, and cultural development. Indonesia views these partnerships as essential drivers of social change within BRICS member states, fostering a more holistic and equitable approach to development.
2025 BRICS Summit in Brazil: A Gathering of global Leaders
the 2025 BRICS Summit, held in Brazil under the theme “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance,” marked the fourth time the event has been hosted in the country and the second time chaired by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
The summit brought together high-level officials from BRICS member and partner countries, including Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Ethiopian prime Minister Abiy ahmed, Egyptian PM Mostafa Madbouly, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Khalid bin Mohammed bin zayed, and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas araghchi. The presence of these leaders underscores the growing significance of BRICS as a platform for South-south cooperation and a voice for emerging economies on the global stage.
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* Indonesia’s BRICS membership is Prabowo’s first-year initiative