President Prabowo Subianto highlighted the significance of the “Bandung Spirit” during the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Indonesia’s commitment to global peace and respect for international law was emphasized by President Prabowo, as reported by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto. The President reiterated Indonesia’s support for global peace through multilateralism and the adherence to international law, while firmly rejecting war and double standards in international affairs. The importance of the “Bandung Spirit” was also underscored by President Prabowo during the summit, emphasizing solidarity among developing nations established at the 1955 Asian-African Conference in Bandung, Indonesia. This reference to Bandung was well-received by Brazil, the host country of the summit, which had already invoked the Bandung principles in its opening statement. Brazil expressed hope that BRICS could revive the Bandung legacy to further advance the interests of developing nations.
Prabowo Emphasizes Bandung Spirit at BRICS Summit
