Jakarta, March 8 -- Indonesia's accession to the intergovernmental organization BRICS in early 2025 served to strengthen the nation's presence on the international stage.

After BRICS, Indonesia is seeking to gain membership of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), an economic organization that brings together countries with established economic policies and governance.

Established in 1961, the OECD aims to promote sustainable economic growth, strengthen global trade, and improve living standards in its member countries.

The organization has 38 member nations, including the United States (US), Japan, South Korea, and European Union (EU) countries. The members jointly set policy standards in sectors such as e...