ASEAN and BRICS forge stronger ties

Amid protectionism, SE. Asia embraces bloc's vision for fairer, rules-based order

Southeast Asian countries aligning with BRICS are contributing to the creation of a fairer and more balanced global economic order amid rising trade protectionism, analysts say.

Four members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations took part in the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday and Monday. Indonesia is the only ASEAN country with full BRICS membership, while Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam participated as partner countries.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto highlighted his country's commitment to "revitalizing the spirit of multilateralism" during the summit.