Both Jakarta and Hanoi seek to preserve strategic autonomy while navigating an increasingly polarized international environment. BRICS may offer a third path.

Indonesia’s entry into Brics signals a bold diplomatic shift, but raises concerns over Asean unity and ties with the US. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Indonesia officially joins BRICS as a member. Ten countries are introduced as BRICS partner nations. BRICS declares initiatives on climate finance and AI governance.

International relations observer Andrea Abdul Rahman Azzqy stated that the outcome of the 2025 BRICS Leaders’ Summit should serve as a gateway for

Jakarta understands the importance of maintaining cooperation with both China and the United States, as demonstrated by Prabowo’s attendance at the BRICS Summit and his efforts to negotiate with the Trump administration.

Indonesia's Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated that Indonesia's move to join the BRICS economic bloc was a direct initiative from President Prabowo Subianto, aiming to highlight Indonesia's importance on the global stage.

Even as internal divisions and absent leaders hung over proceedings, this week's Brics summit in Brazil delivered an unmistakable message: the world's emerging economies are intent on shaping their own destiny,

Brazil's Lula pledged support for Prabowo's free nutritious meal program during a meeting in Braslia on July 9, 2025, after the BRICS Summit in Rio.