Wahyu Dwi Anggoro
IDXChannel - Indonesia has officially expressed its desire to join BRICS during the BRICS Plus Summit in Kazan, Russia this week.
The announcement has marked the beginning of the process of Indonesia to be become a BRICS member.
"Indonesia's decision to apply to join BRICS is a manifestation of our free and active foreign policy," said Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono in his remarks.
"It does not mean we align with any specific bloc, but rather that we actively participate in all forums," he added.
Furthermore, the Foreign Minister proposed several concrete steps to strengthen cooperation between BRICS and the Global South. First, upholding the right to development; developing countries need policy space, while advanced economies must honor their commitments.
