Heaptalk, Jakarta — Following Indonesia’s official entry into the BRICS alliance, the Russian Export Center (REC) has announced plans to explore business opportunities there. This highlights Indonesia’s growing strategic importance in global trade and diplomacy.
“Indonesia is one of the most promising destinations for Russian exports. Now is the right time for Russian businesses to enter the Indonesian market and take full advantage of the available tools and opportunities,” said Veronika Nikishina, Director General of REC, in a written statement on Monday.
To solidify this ambition, REC will lead its first business mission to Jakarta on April 14–15, held at Raffles Hotel. The delegation will include over 30 Russian companies representing sectors such as digital solutions, food products, and various industrial goods.
Nikishina emphasized that the visit would open new cooperation channels between Russian and Indonesian businesses. The mission aims to facilitate direct engagement and foster long-term partnerships.
“This mission will create space for interaction and meaningful business relationships between Russian representatives and local entrepreneurs,” she added.
Indonesia’s BRICS membership, officially announced by the Brazilian government on January 6, 2025, marks a significant milestone in the country’s global diplomatic posture. BRICS—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—was formed in 2009 as an informal platform to challenge the global order historically dominated by the United States and its Western allies.
Pandu Utama Manggala, an Indonesian diplomat with the Strategic Support Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that the country’s accession to BRICS represents a new chapter in its international diplomacy.
“Indonesia’s membership in BRICS strengthens its identity as part of a coalition committed to driving global governance reforms. BRICS is not just about enhancing economic ties—it is a strategic platform to advocate for reforms in global institutions that are often perceived as unjust toward developing nations.” Pandu said.
As Indonesia positions itself within the BRICS framework, partnerships like the upcoming REC business mission underscore the increasing momentum for bilateral cooperation and economic integration between member states—particularly in the Global South.
