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

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.

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.

International relations observer Andrea Abdul Rahman Azzqy stated that the outcome of the 2025 BRICS Leaders’ Summit should serve as a gateway for

Indonesia officially joins BRICS as a member. Ten countries are introduced as BRICS partner nations. BRICS declares initiatives on climate finance and AI governance.

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.

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