“BRICS has a vital role to play, not only through its development financing but also as a political platform to push for fairer global financial governance,” said Sugiono during the meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs held on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly High-Level Week in New York on Friday.
In his remarks, Sugiono warned that time is running out to meet the 2030 Agenda. Only 15 percent of the SDG targets are on track, while most remain off course or are regressing. He highlighted a staggering US$4 trillion financing gap faced by developing countries.
Given these challenges, Sugiono underscored the need for BRICS to push for fairer global financial governance by challenging systemic imbalances, amplifying the voice of the Global South, and advocating for reforms in international financial institutions.
“This UNGA must generate the political will and resources to accelerate SDG implementation, or the promise of the Agenda will slip further away,” he asserted.
As the UN marks its 80th anniversary, Sugiono also emphasized the importance of institutional reform to ensure the institutions remain agile, responsive, and fit for purpose.
He welcomed the UN80 Initiative, which offers an opportunity to craft a collective vision for the future of multilateralism — and urged BRICS to play a central role in advancing practical reforms to strengthen the UN system.
“BRICS carries the weight and legitimacy to push for practical reforms that make multilateralism more inclusive, equitable, and effective, to ensure the UN delivers on its core mandate,” he stated.
On humanitarian issues, the foreign minister reiterated Indonesia’s deep concern about the continuing illegal occupation of Palestine, while acknowledging BRICS members' consistent support for the Palestinian cause.
“BRICS has an important role to play in advancing the long-delayed statehood of Palestine by keeping the issue high on the global agenda and by challenging double standards in international forums,” he affirmed.
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