On the Brics forum, Prabowo emphasized the double standard of international law
Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto highlighted the phenomenon of double standards in the application of international law when he spoke to the Brics forum. According to him, it is often ignored at this stage. “In the world with this uncertainty, there is also double and even threefold standard where international law is ignored every day,” Prabowo said at a meeting of the leader of the Brics forum that was virtually seen on the YouTube of the President Secretariat, Monday (8/9/2025). Browse to continue with the Prabowo content determines that various standard practices are increasingly appearing on the global stage. According to him, the world situation is more colored by the interests of strong countries than justice to be maintained by international law. “Where the decision is true, where the small country that is less powerful is intimidated, where trade and finances become a weapon, we judge the time time is time for Brics to continue to grow,” he said. In addition, Prabowo also highlights his view of Brics’ position that is increasingly important as a pillar of world power. He said Brics is the largest economic, population, markets and natural resources in the world. “Brics now has a population of over 55% in the world. We have a global GDP of over 40%. Brics has a country with the largest economy, the largest country in the population, the largest market, the country with the largest natural resources,” Prabowo said. Furthermore, Prabowo expressed full support for the initiatives taken by Brics countries and the importance of maintaining openness and coordination. He also appreciated President Lula da Silva who held the leadership of Brics 2025. “We support the initiatives taken, we respect the leadership of President Lula, and Indonesia is committed to working closer to all Brics countries,” he said. This virtual meeting was attended by Brics leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Iranian President Masoud Pezishkian, Indian Foreign Minister Indian Foreign Affairs, South Africa President, South Africa President Cyril Ramaph, and and Brazilian President Lula da Silva as chairman of Brics in 2025 (Eve/ISA)