Indonesia joins BRICS
Indonesia has become an official member of BRICS, according to an announcement from the Brazilian Government on January 6, the country holding the rotating BRICS presidency in 2025.
"Within the framework of Brazil's presidency of BRICS, which begins on January 1 and runs until December 31, 2025, the Government of Brazil today, January 6, announces the official accession of the Republic of Indonesia to BRICS as a full member," the statement said.
Indonesia's candidacy was approved by the group's leaders at the Johannesburg summit in August 2023 by consensus, however, accession is pending after the presidential election and formation of a new government in the country.
Earlier, on December 20 last year, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira announced that BRICS was approaching the size of the G20.
President Vladimir Putin, in a live program combined with a press conference, emphasized that many countries are showing interest in developing BRICS, because all decisions within the organization are made by consensus. The Russian leader also noted that this alliance is not a tool to fight against the West, but operates for the interests of member countries./.
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