Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), he thanked Russia, China, South Africa and Brazil for supporting Indonesia’s admission into BRICS and the New Development Bank.
Indonesia officially joined BRICS on Jan 6, 2025, a group made up of five major developing countries namely Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
He also dismissed speculation over his absence from the G7 summit in Canada, saying he had already committed to the Russian forum.
Prabowo also expressed concern over rising global tensions, particularly in the Middle East, and called for peaceful resolutions.
He criticised decades of neoliberal policies, saying they failed to deliver equitable development, and he now aims at achieving “the greatest good for the greatest many.”
Since taking office in October 2024, he said rice and corn production has grown by 50 per cent, rice stocks reached a record 4.4 million tonnes, and the economy should grow almost seven per cent by the end of the year.
Prabowo welcomed deeper Russian investment ties and noted the role of his brother, businessman and philanthropist Hashim Djojohadikusumo, who now serves as a special envoy for housing and investment.
At a joint press conference, the two leaders said the agreements reflect a shared commitment to deepening cooperation across sectors and a common perspective on global affairs.
Putin noted that both countries hold “very similar or almost identical” views on global issues, adding: “We defend sovereignty, support peaceful development in the Asia-Pacific, and coordinate closely at the United Nations and other forums.”
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