Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Yuliot Tanjung has said that Indonesia will utilize its BRICS membership to export mining products, especially to China and India which have large populations with large potential. He assured that his membership bid was made based on comprehensive considerations. Brazil, as the holder of the BRICS presidency this year, announced that Indonesia has officially become a member of the bloc. The Brazilian Government said in a statement that Indonesia, which has the largest population and economy in Southeast Asia, shares the same views as other BRICS members regarding support for global institutional reform and positive contributions to strengthening cooperation between Global South countries.

Meanwhile, the Indonesian Foreign Affairs Ministry expressed that the nation welcomes its full BRICS membership and is committed to actively contributing in tackling global challenges, such as climate change, food security, and public health, as well as realizing a more inclusive and equitable global order.And will be working with all BRICS members and other parties for a more just, peaceful, and prosperous world. And it is also the momentum to increase multilateral cooperation. BRICS is a multidisciplinary strategic partnership that stands on three pillars: political-security, economic-financial, and cultural and humanitarian relations. It consists of nine countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates.
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