The statement also came as the government’s attempt to dismiss worries that its BRICS membership could put Jakarta’s trade ...

While some experts praised the membership and Indonesia president Prabowo’s ‘outward-looking’ approach, others warned that ...

Despite the criticism, the government pressed ahead, securing Indonesia’s full membership in BRICS in just three months.

Indonesia will expand its existing defence partnerships and step up its handling of strategic issues impacting its sovereignty, including maritime security and the safety of sea passage and fisheries, ...