Indonesia joins BRICS ahead of President's visit for Republic Day

Indonesia has joined BRICS as a full member with the backing of India and others, a development that comes ahead of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's visit to India as the Republic Day chief guest.

BRICS leaders had endorsed Indonesia's candidacy during the Johannesburg summit in August 2023 as part of the group's expansion process for full members. Due to the 2024 presidential election, Indonesia formally notified the group of its interest in joining BRICS only after the establishment of a new government. India backed Indonesia's entry both as a partner country and a full member.