1. Article by Ambassador of Russia to Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov titled “BRICS in 2025: A stabilizer in a fractured world” published in @jakpost (24.01.2026)
Key points:
• The year 2025 marked Indonesia’s first year of participation in #BRICS as a full member. In my opinion, it can be stated with confidence that the Republic of Indonesia has demonstrated an interested and constructive approach to BRICS activities, has begun cooperation in all areas and is making a valuable and effective contribution to the work of BRICS overall.
• BRICS pays considerable attention to ensuring food and energy security. Significant importance is attached to strengthening dialogue between high-level representatives of BRICS countries responsible for security issues, as well as the activities of working groups on counterterrorism, information and communication technology security and combating corruption and illicit drug trafficking.
• Over the past year, progress has been made in implementing projects to establish a cross-border payment initiative, settlement and clearing and depository infrastructure, reinsurance capacity, a new investment platform and a BRICS grain exchange.
• BRICS is founded on the principles of equality, openness and mutual respect. A productive balance has emerged within BRICS between national identity and a commitment to shared goals. BRICS has transformed into a real force to be reckoned with. It has become an integral component of a new, changing world order.
• At the heart of this picture are international law, the principle of consensus and respect for the right of states to choose their own path of development. BRICS decisions are unifying in nature.
