Indonesia has officially become a full member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, as announced by Brazil, the presiding country of the group. The decision to admit Indonesia was made in August 2023 by BRICS leaders and was confirmed by Brazil, which currently holds the group's presidency for 2025.
Although the world's fourth-most populous nation received endorsement for its candidacy last year, Indonesia chose to formalize its membership after the formation of its newly elected government. The Brazilian government expressed its support for Indonesia's entry into BRICS, highlighting the country's significant population and economy in Southeast Asia.
