President of Indonesia thanks Brazil for support for the country’s membership in Brics

The president of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, thanked this Thursday, 23rd, Brazil’s support for the country’s accession to Brics, during a statement to the press alongside president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT), in Jakarta.

For Subianto, Indonesia’s entry into the bloc reflects the “strategic and trusting relationship” between the two countries.

The Indonesian leader recalled his visit to Brazil in July and highlighted that the meetings with Lula have been “intense and productive”.

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“Brazil and Indonesia are growing economic forces and have an important role in building a new, more balanced international order,” said Subianto, who predicted a 25% growth in trade between the two countries in 2026.

The Indonesian leader also praised Brazil’s role in Mercosur and in initiatives to protect tropical forests.

Lula began a two-day state visit to the Southeast Asian country this Thursday.