Prabowo elaborated that Indonesia is currently transitioning to full membership in BRICS, an organization that now includes nine member countries in addition to Indonesia: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates.
"Regarding our international policy, we have joined BRICS, and we have been accepted. The transition process is ongoing," Prabowo stated while announcing Government Regulation Number 8 of 2025 and other economic policies at the Merdeka Palace here on Monday.
The president stated that Indonesia's ongoing efforts to join the OECD aim to ensure the country's neutrality and prevent alignment with any single group or bloc.
The president also pledged Indonesia's commitment to finalizing Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) with various countries to eliminate or reduce import duties on trade.
"We are also continuing our application to the OECD, and we want to quickly complete our Indonesia-EU cooperation, including the (other initiatives) as well," Prabowo stated.
Earlier, at the 2025 World Governments Summit, President Prabowo reaffirmed Indonesia's intention to achieve full membership in the OECD and other economic cooperation forums, such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Indo-Pacific Forum.
These cooperation forums are viewed as prioritizing open dialogue and avoiding conflicts.
President Prabowo views Indonesia's approach as a reflection of its independent and active foreign policy, which avoids aligning with any single major power, including the United States or China.
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Translator: Mentari G, Kenzu
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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