Foreign Minister Sugiono meets Brazilian Foreign Minister and discusses Brics to bilateral cooperation
Jakarta – Indonesian Foreign Minister (Foreign Minister) held a bilateral meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira. One of the discussed is the matter to strengthen the dedication of Indonesia that has just joined Brics. This meeting took place before the start of the series Brics de Janeiro, Brazil, before the start of the series Brics Ministers of Foreign Ministers (FMM). During the meeting, Sugiono expressed its appreciation for Brazilian support for Indonesia’s full membership in Brics. “As a new member of Brics, Indonesia is grateful for the warm welcome and support of the president and all members of the Brics, as well as committed to strengthening the role of helping global challenges,” Sugiono said in his statement on Monday (4/28/2025). Browse to continue with the content later, Vieira expressed his appreciation for the presence of Sugiono and Indonesia’s important contribution to Brics. Brazil also expressed its hope that President Prabowo Subianto could attend the Brics summit in Rio de Janeiro in July. Furthermore, the two foreign ministers discussed the latest global dynamics, including the urgency of climate actions and the increasing role of developing countries in the promotion of multilateralism. As a strategic partner and middle power, both also encourage increased cooperation at bilateral and global levels. In the bilateral context, both parties discuss opportunities for the development of cooperation in the field of food and energy security, education and health. The two foreign ministers also underline the agreement between the priority of the two governments, especially in the field of raising human capital, including a nutritious eating program for schoolchildren. It is known that Foreign Minister Sugiono has made a working visit to Rio de Janeiro to lead the Indonesian delegation at the BRICS FMM meeting held on April 28-29, 2025. FMM will discuss the role of Brics in the face of various challenges in the world, reforms and global management that are more inclusive and sustainable, and South Global Cooperation. (AZH/DHN) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here