Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, has just officially joined the BRICS bloc in January 2025, marking a major turning point in the reconfiguration of global economic alliances. This membership significantly strengthens the weight of the group, which now represents more than 51% of the world population and 40% of global GDP.
A strategic enlargement of BRICS
On January 1, 2025, Indonesia officially joined BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), becoming the 10th member of this influential group.
L'announcement This accession was made by Brazil, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the bloc. This integration marks a new step in the expansion of BRICS, after Indonesia's candidacy was approved at the Johannesburg summit in 2023.
According to the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this membership reflects the “ Indonesia's increasingly active role on the world stage » and its commitment to promoting a “ more inclusive and equitable global structure“.
By joining the bloc, Indonesia joins the ranks of current members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, as well as Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia and the Emirates United Arabs. This expansion demonstrates the growing desire of emerging economies to play a central role in global economic decisions, often dominated by Western institutions.
For Jakarta, this membership is part of an ambitious strategy aimed at strengthening cooperation between the nations of the Global South, with particular emphasis on sustainable development, equality between partners, and mutual respect.
Major economic and financial ambitions
Brazil's BRICS presidency, which began on January 1, 2025, has placed South-South cooperation and the reform of multilateral institutions at the heart of its priorities. The arrival of Indonesia fits perfectly into this dynamic, bringing a new dimension to the group's strategy.
The development of alternative payment mechanisms between member countries constitutes one of the major objectives of the bloc. This initiative, discussed at the Kazan summit in Russia, aims to reduce dependence on the American dollar in trade. Indonesia's financial expertise and strategic position in Southeast Asia could contribute significantly to achieving this goal.
The next BRICS summit, scheduled for July in Rio de Janeiro, will be an opportunity for Indonesia to fully participate in discussions on these crucial issues. This meeting is already shaping up to be a decisive moment for the future of the group and its ability to influence the world economic order.
In short, Indonesia's accession to BRICS marks a decisive step in the evolution of this bloc of emerging economies. It not only strengthens its economic weight, but also consolidates its position as a credible alternative to institutions dominated by the West.
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