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,

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.

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.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has praised Indonesia for its initiative in hosting the 1955 Asian-African Conference in Bandung, West

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 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

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.

Ten new countries have joined BRICS as partners at the 17th Summit of the organization in Brazil, while Indonesia became its member country. Earlier in 2024, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE had also formally joined the group.

The Center of Economics and Law Studies (Celios) stated that Indonesia’s Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) serves as a strong foundation