Indonesia, July 8 -- BRICS, the multinational organization that Indonesia recently joined as a full member, harbors no ill will toward other countries, especially the United States, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir.

"In reality, the Summit, which our president participated in, has no intention at all to oppose the United States or other countries," Nasir stated at Rio's Galeao Air Force Base following President Prabowo Subianto's departure to Brasilia for a bilateral meeting on Monday (July 7) local time.

His remarks came in response to US President Donald Trump's threat to impose additional tariffs on BRICS countries.

Nasir emphasized that BRICS' main focus is to strengthen cooperation among developing countries i...