Why Indonesia Was Left Out Of BRICS? Explained!
Indonesia had formally applied to join BRICS and was one of the 23 countries that expressed their desire to be a part of the bloc. However, the alliance inducted only six countries and left out the other 17 nations. The six new countries inducted into BRICS are Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Argentina, Egypt, Iran, and Ethiopia. So why was Indonesia left out of BRICS , and what made the alliance keep the application pending? In this article, we will explain the reasons why Indonesia was left out of being inducted into BRICS at the 15th summit in Johannesburg. Also Read: BRICS GDP Reaches $31 Trillion With New Members BRICS: Why Was Indonesia Left Out? Source: tempo.co Indonesia ’s President Joko Widodo said days before the summit that the country does not wish to “rush” membership despite formally applying to join the bloc. Many diplomats advised the government against entering the alliance without knowing the benefits it offers beforehand. It is reported that...