Jakarta, Jan. 10 -- Indonesia may consider importing oil from Russia following its accession to the BRICS intergovernmental organization, according to Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia.

"An opportunity to acquire oil from Russia emerged after we joined BRICS. As long as it complies with regulations and presents no issues, why not?" Bahlil said during a press conference at his office in Jakarta on Friday.

In this regard, he mentioned the possibility that the oil Indonesia has been importing from Middle Eastern countries may originate from Russia.

"Maybe the oil comes from there (Russia)," he told the media.

Highlighting Indonesia's independent and active foreign policy, the minister affirmed that the country ha...