Expanded member
Indonesia
The first Southeast Asian full member, seated in January 2025.
| Official name | Republic of Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Capital | Jakarta (working capital); Nusantara is the designated future capital |
| UN membership | 1950 |
| Languages | Indonesian |
| BRICS cohort | Expanded member |
| Accession note | Full membership confirmed by the 2025 Brazilian BRICS presidency, 6–7 January 2025 |
| Region | Southeast Asia |
Indonesia did not join in the 1 January 2024 wave. The Brazilian chair announced consensus accession in early January 2025.
Jakarta remains the working capital on this page; Nusantara is noted as the designated future capital without a claimed transfer date.
Situation note
Malacca and Indonesian archipelago tanker lanes belong on OilRoutes. U.S. Indo-Pacific coverage belongs on US Foreign Policy.
Related reading
Other members in Southeast Asia
- No other BRICS member is filed in this region.