Brazil has announced that Indonesia has been admitted as a full member of BRICS, the bloc of developing economies. Brazil holds the group’s presidency for 2025.

Brazil on Monday announced that Indonesia had become a full member of BRICS, a bloc of developing economies increasingly seen as a counterweight to the West.

Brazil's government said in a statement on Monday that Indonesia is formally joining BRICS as a full member, further expanding the group of major emerging economies that also includes Russia, India, China and South Africa.

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.

BRICS was formed in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, with South Africa joining in 2010. Last year, the bloc expanded to include Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia.

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

The decision to apply for membership reflects President Prabowo Subianto’s more proactive approach to foreign policy.

Indonesia welcomed on Tuesday Brazil's announcement that it had become a full member of BRICS, a bloc of developing economies increasingly seen as a counterweight to the West.

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

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 on Monday officially joined the BRICS bloc of developing nations, marking a significant expansion of the group's global influence.

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.