Brazil announced on January 6, 2024, the official membership of Indonesia in BRICS, which now comprises eleven countries. This expansion was approved during the Johannesburg Summit in August 2023 and finalized with the new Indonesian government following its elections. The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed Indonesia, recognizing it as Southeast Asia’s largest economy and aligning with BRICS’s goals of global governance reform and cooperation among emerging economies.
On January 6, 2024, Brazil officially welcomed Indonesia as a full member of the BRICS group, marking a significant expansion under its presidency, which commenced on January 1. Indonesia’s accession was initially approved at the Johannesburg Summit held in August 2023, and the formal announcement coincided with the establishment of Indonesia’s new government, which had awaited the conclusion of its presidential elections scheduled for 2024. The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs lauded Indonesia, deeming it the largest economy in Southeast Asia and emphasizing its shared objectives with BRICS members regarding global governance reforms and enhanced cooperation within the Global South. Following Indonesia’s inclusion, BRICS now comprises eleven full members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Iran, and Indonesia.
BRICS, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is an association of emerging economies aimed at fostering economic cooperation and political collaboration among its members. The recent expansion with the addition of Indonesia signifies the group’s growing influence and commitment to enhancing representation of emerging markets in global governance. Indonesia’s membership aligns with BRICS’s objectives and the Brazilian presidency’s emphasis on promoting an inclusive and sustainable governance structure within the Global South, particularly in light of ongoing reforms in global institutions.
The inclusion of Indonesia as a full-fledged member of BRICS is a pivotal development that highlights the group’s expanding footprint in global affairs. This expansion underscores the organization’s commitment to enhancing cooperation among emerging economies and reflects Brazil’s leadership focus on reinforcing ties within the Global South. The collaboration between these nations is likely to foster initiatives that address shared challenges and promote sustainable governance.
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