Indonesia foreign minister defends BRICS entry, seeks U.N. reform

Top diplomat says Jakarta can 'bridge interests' of Global South, Indo-Pacific

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Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono talks about joining BRICS, United Nations reforms and the South China Sea in his first New Year speech as the top envoy of Southeast Asia's largest economy. © Reuters

NANA SHIBATA, Nikkei staff writer

JAKARTA -- Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono on Friday defended the country's decision to join BRICS and said that Jakarta under President Prabowo Subianto will be "at the forefront" of efforts to reform the United Nations.

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