Before announcing the desire to join BRICS, Indonesia had also been engaged in accession negotiations with the OECD. Sugiono pointed out that this process is another key step in Indonesia’s commitment to enhancing its international economic cooperation. The country’s accession to the OECD was further confirmed during a meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on November 28, 2024.

“This commitment to OECD membership remains firm,” Sugiono remarked, underlining that the ongoing negotiations reflect Indonesia’s broader goals of increasing its participation in global economic governance. The Foreign Minister stressed that this effort complements Indonesia’s regional and international economic priorities.

Sugiono also reiterated Indonesia’s consistent non-aligned foreign policy. While the country seeks to deepen its economic ties with both the OECD and BRICS, it will not align itself with any military bloc. “Since the beginning of his administration, President Prabowo has emphasized a foreign policy vision where Indonesia remains non-aligned, ensuring that we do not become part of any military alliances,” Sugiono clarified.

The Foreign Minister’s remarks were made in the presence of Commission I Chairman Utut Adianto, along with Vice-Chairs Budisatrio Djiwandono, Ahmad Heryawan, Dave Akbarshah Fikarno Laksono, Anton Sukartono, and other senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Uki Ruknuddin)

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