Indonesia Joins BRICS as Full Member: President Prabowo Attends BRICS Summit 2025 in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro, En indonesiaupdates — In a historic diplomatic milestone, President Prabowo Subianto officially represented Indonesia as a full member of BRICS at the 2025 BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6–7, 2025. This marks the first time Indonesia participated as a permanent member of the influential economic bloc.

According to Presidential Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, Indonesia’s accession to BRICS is a direct initiative by President Prabowo and reflects a strategic pivot in the country’s foreign policy agenda.

“President Prabowo Subianto attended the BRICS Summit on July 6 and 7. This is a historic moment because it marks Indonesia’s first appearance as a full member of BRICS,” said Teddy in an official statement on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Indonesia Becomes the 10th Full Member of BRICS

With Indonesia’s membership now formalized, BRICS has expanded from its original five founding countries—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—to 11 nations in total. Indonesia is now recognized as the 10th full member, while Saudi Arabia is reportedly in the final stages of the membership process.

This expansion is part of BRICS’s broader mission to evolve into a more inclusive, multipolar global alliance representing emerging economies across the world.

“This is a direct initiative by President Prabowo. Indonesia is now the 10th full member of BRICS,” Teddy emphasized. “Even though Saudi Arabia is still in the finalization process, Indonesia’s membership is already official.”

BRICS 2025: A Global Powerhouse Gathering

The BRICS 2025 Summit brought together 28 countries, consisting of:

• 10 full member countries

• 10 partner countries

• 8 guest nations

BRICS today represents nearly half of the world’s population and accounts for approximately 35% of the global GDP—making it one of the most powerful multilateral organizations shaping global economic and political frameworks.

President Prabowo's Vision: “A Thousand Friends Are Too Few”

In his remarks, President Prabowo underscored Indonesia’s guiding principle in foreign policy: to establish as many constructive international relationships as possible.

“The President always says: ‘A thousand friends are too few, one enemy is too many,’” Teddy explained. “That’s why Indonesia is committed to expanding its cooperation and joining strategic multilateral organizations like BRICS.”

President Prabowo’s participation in the summit not only strengthens Indonesia’s international presence but also reflects the country’s long-term vision of diplomatic diversification and economic collaboration with fellow emerging powers.

Why Indonesia's BRICS Membership Matters

✅ Geopolitical Influence

Indonesia’s inclusion strengthens its voice in global affairs and reaffirms its position as a leading voice among developing nations.

✅ Economic Collaboration

Membership in BRICS opens new doors for:

• Infrastructure investments

• Trade partnerships

• Technology and innovation cooperation

• Energy security and green transition

✅ Strategic Independence

BRICS provides alternatives to traditional Western-dominated financial systems, supporting monetary sovereignty and multipolarity.

Indonesia’s full membership in BRICS marks a transformative chapter in its global engagement strategy. Under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia is not only stepping into a broader international role but also helping shape the future of global economic governance.

With increasing interest from other countries to join, BRICS continues to rise as a key platform for cooperation among the Global South—and Indonesia is now at the heart of this growing alliance.