- 2025-02-28
By joining BRICS, Indonesia opens a new door for economic cooperation
As the largest economy among the BRICS countries, China plays an important role in the BRICS cooperation mechanism. Indonesia will coordinate its position with other BRICS countries to further strengthen the voice of the Global South in the international arena.
As the largest economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia plays an important role in regional and global affairs. Early this year, Indonesia became a full member of BRICS, reflecting Indonesia's far-reaching consideration to participate in global governance. By joining this influential platform of solidarity and cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries, Indonesia hopes to increase its international presence, expand partnerships and further strengthen its long-term commitment to inclusive development.
Becoming a full member of BRICS opens new doors for Indonesia's economic cooperation. The development of infrastructure, especially the enhancement of connectivity among the islands within Indonesia, is a top priority. By joining the BRICS cooperation mechanism, Indonesia will realize its potential in infrastructure construction, technology exchange and trade network expansion. By implementing projects such as road and port construction, Indonesia will promote the construction of a more integrated national and regional market. Indonesia will also accelerate project development in areas such as energy and digital infrastructure to build stronger growth and resilience in an increasingly connected world. Strengthening cooperation with other BRICS countries in areas such as fintech, e-commerce and artificial intelligence will boost Indonesia's innovative development and create new economic growth points. The development of Marine economy is an important part of Indonesia's concept of "Global Marine Fulcrum". Strengthening cooperation with other BRICS countries will help Indonesia modernize its ports, strengthen management of Marine resources, and accelerate the development of the blue economy. Indonesia has great potential in maintaining maritime security and strengthening capacity building for maritime trade and resource development.
Indonesia becoming a full member of BRICS is not only about economic development, but also has far-reaching strategic implications. Indonesia has long pursued an active and independent foreign policy and become an important force in promoting a more just world order. Indonesia becoming a full member of BRICS will help promote peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. The BRICS cooperation mechanism emphasizes multilateral solutions and inclusive growth. By amplifying the voices of emerging markets and developing countries, the mechanism promotes wider participation of the "Global South" in international affairs and supports the process of world multipolarity. Indonesia supports resolving differences through dialogue, which is highly consistent with the spirit of cooperation always upheld by the BRICS cooperation mechanism.
Indonesia's accession has injected new impetus into the BRICS cooperation mechanism. Indonesia regards the BRICS cooperation mechanism as an important platform to promote global governance reform, which will bring a new regional perspective to the BRICS cooperation mechanism and help enhance the overall influence of the BRICS countries. By joining the BRICS cooperation mechanism, Indonesia will use its diplomatic strength to exert its influence on issues such as international financial reform, climate policy and global sustainable development, and promote a more just, balanced and inclusive global governance system.
As the largest economy among the BRICS countries, China plays an important role in the BRICS cooperation mechanism. Indonesia can draw on China's expertise in infrastructure construction, clean energy utilization and digital platform construction to achieve the goals of accelerating energy transition, promoting industrial modernization and enhancing domestic connectivity. Indonesia will coordinate its position with other BRICS countries to further strengthen the voice of the Global South in the international arena.