Jakarta, Sept. 9 -- President Prabowo Subianto reiterated Indonesia's commitment to strengthening cooperation with partners in BRICS, which the country views as a pillar of stability and hope amid current geopolitical challenges.

The president delivered his remarks during the BRICS Leaders Virtual Meeting, which he attended online from his residence in Jakarta on Monday evening (September 8).

"We believe this is the time for BRICS to continue evolving. We fully support the initiatives taken," he said, as published by the Presidential Secretariat.

"We commend the leadership of President Lula, and Indonesia is committed to working more closely with all BRICS members," Prabowo added, referring to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Si...