Indonesia continues to be contemplating its potential membership in BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), an rising economies group.

BRICS goals to counterbalance Western world dominance.

“We have to anticipate our delegation to return to Jakarta to judge the following steps concerning this matter,” acknowledged Teuku Faizasyah, the spokesperson for Indonesia’s Overseas Ministry, to EFE.

Indonesia’s President, Joko Widodo, lately commented from Johannesburg through the fifteenth Summit of the bloc’s Heads of State and Authorities.

He emphasised that Indonesia, being essentially the most vital economic system in Southeast Asia, is “nonetheless assessing the professionals and cons of becoming a member of the group.”

Widodo additional stated in a video shared from South Africa, “We don’t wish to make a hasty resolution.”

He added that Indonesia shares sturdy financial ties with all BRICS nations.

Just lately, the group took a exceptional step by agreeing to incorporate nations resembling Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates, and Iran.

This enlargement goals to strengthen the collective towards Western hegemony.

Whereas Indonesia was alleged to be one of many potential members for this enlargement, it didn’t formally apply for membership.

MANY COUNTRIES INTERESTED

In line with South Africa, the present rotating president of BRICS, round 40 nations expressed their curiosity in becoming a member of the bloc.

Formal curiosity got here from 23 nations, together with Argentina, Bolivia, Cuba, Honduras, and Venezuela.

China, specifically, backed the enlargement of BRICS, as Beijing goals to reinforce its world sway.

Notably, Indonesia chaired the ASEAN (Affiliation of Southeast Asian Nations) this 12 months and hosted the G20 in 2022 amidst delicate world conditions, such because the Ukraine invasion.

Becoming a member of BRICS would possibly provide financial benefits for Indonesia.

Nevertheless, there are issues about potential geopolitical implications, particularly if BRICS is perceived as a counter to the G7, as mentioned in an editorial by The Jakarta Publish.