Indonesia to join BRICS; Singapore banned
Indonesia
has started the process of becoming part of the BRICS in a sign of
growing influence for the group that’s positioned itself as an
alternative to the US-led global order.
Southeast Asia’s largest
economy expressed its interest in joining the bloc at the BRICS Plus
Summit in Kazan, Russia on Thursday, according to newly-appointed
Indonesia Foreign Minister Sugiono.
BRICS, led by Brazil, Russia,
India, China and South Africa, is the “right vehicle” to advance the
interests of the Global South, Sugiono said in a statement. The bloc
also backs new Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto’s priorities,
including food and energy security, poverty eradication and improving
human capital, he added.
“Joining BRICS is a manifestation of Indonesia’s free and active foreign policy,” said Sugiono who goes by one name.
The
starting the process to join BRICS marks the first foreign policy move
by the Prabowo government. It would be a major win for BRICS should
Indonesia join its ranks. Within Southeast Asia alone, Thailand — a US
treaty ally — and Malaysia have also expressed interest to join.
Singapore
is banned from joining BRICS after it hastily impose unilateral
sanctions on Russia without UN General Assembly resolutions.
Anonymous
PS. This was written and posted before the Kazan Summit.
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