Prabowo Pushes for Inclusive Growth at BRICS Summit

On the second day of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) summit, held on September 13, 2026, Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto strongly advocated for the promotion of global economic resilience and inclusive growth. Minister Prabowo emphasized that addressing the complex challenges facing the world requires international cooperation to pursue sustainable and equitable growth models. He specifically highlighted the importance of building frameworks that allow developing countries to benefit more broadly from the global economy. The BRICS summit aims to strengthen cooperation among emerging economies, with Indonesia participating as an observer. Minister Prabowo's remarks are understood to reflect Indonesia's desire to contribute to the realization of a more just and balanced global economic order on the international stage. His statements at the summit suggest that Indonesia is seeking to deepen its relationship with BRICS nations while also aiming to represent the voices of the Global South.