"We can utilize BRICS members for our markets such as India and China; they have large populations with large potential," he expounded on Wednesday.
However, he said that he is still studying the likely impact of Indonesia's official BRICS membership on domestic mining.
He assured that its membership bid was made based on comprehensive considerations.
On Monday, Brazil, as the holder of the BRICS presidency this year, announced that Indonesia has officially become a member of the bloc.
"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," the Brazilian Government said in a statement.
Meanwhile, the Indonesian Foreign Affairs Ministry on Tuesday said that the nation welcomes its full BRICS membership and is committed to actively contributing to the organization's agenda in the future.
Indonesia is committed to playing a role through BRICS in tackling global challenges, such as climate change, food security, and public health, as well as realizing a more inclusive and equitable global order.
Indonesia is also fully dedicated to "working with all BRICS members and other parties for a more just, peaceful, and prosperous world."
According to the ministry, Indonesia's involvement in BRICS reflects the country's increased active role in the global arena and 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 comprises nine countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates.
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