Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attended the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, on September 12–13, 2026, marking Indonesia’s second participation as a full member, according to reports by ANTARA. Arriving at Bharat Mandapam, President Prabowo was welcomed with a warm embrace and a handshake by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as shown in broadcasts by the Presidential Secretariat’s YouTube channel.
Arrival and Official Reception at Bharat Mandapam
President Prabowo arrived at the summit venue at around 2:30 p.m. local time on Saturday, September 12, 2026, wearing a dark grey suit, a blue tie, and a black songkok, according to the source articles. Upon reaching the venue, an honor guard lined up in the area to receive the Indonesian leader, who then walked the red carpet to the reception zone. PM Modi greeted Prabowo with a ‘namaste’ gesture followed by a warm embrace, according to the source articles. The two leaders posed for photographs in front of the BRICS logo and held a brief conversation before moving into the main event area.
Indonesia’s Five National Interest Agendas for BRICS 2026
According to the Government Communications Agency (Bakom RI) cited in the source articles, Indonesia brings five core national interest agendas aligned with India’s 2026 BRICS presidency theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” First, Jakarta pushes for the reform of the global trading system and enhanced global governance with the World Trade Organization (WTO) serving as the primary foundation. Second, Indonesia promotes cooperation on climate change and ecological justice, emphasizing that ecosystem protection drives sustainable development. Third, Indonesia supports strengthening the New Development Bank (NDB) and is currently finalizing internal processes to join the NDB as a member. Fourth, the delegation advances intellectual property initiatives, including global digital royalty governance, building on the previously introduced Jakarta Protocol in the BRICS Intellectual Property Offices forum. Fifth, the nation engages in broader cooperation spanning food security, agriculture, health, education, urban development, energy, trade, and investment.
Delegation and High-Level Attendance
President Prabowo departed for New Delhi from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta at 5 p.m. local time, according to ANTARA. Traveling alongside the Head of State are Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto, Investment and Downstreaming Minister Rosan Roeslani, and Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono. Other leaders from member and partner nations are also present at the New Delhi summit, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to the source articles. Indonesia officially became a full BRICS member on January 1, 2025, and previously participated in its first summit as a full member at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro in July 2025.
Did you know? Indonesia’s participation in the 18th BRICS Summit marks its second appearance as a full member following its accession on January 1, 2025, according to government disclosures in the source articles.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 18th BRICS Summit taking place?
The 18th BRICS Summit is held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India, on September 12–13, 2026, under India’s presidency, according to ANTARA.
Who accompanied President Prabowo Subianto to India?
As reported by ANTARA, the Indonesian leader has made the trip to India in the company of Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono, Investment and Downstreaming Minister Rosan Roeslani, Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.
What are Indonesia’s key priorities at the 2026 BRICS Summit?
According to the Government Communications Agency (Bakom RI) cited in the source articles, Indonesia’s five main agendas cover global trade reform, climate resilience and ecological justice, New Development Bank (NDB) membership processes, digital royalty governance in intellectual property, and cooperative frameworks in food security, energy, and trade.
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