We are glad to share key insights by Alexander Korolev, Deputy Director of the Centre for Comprehensive European and International Studies (CCEIS) and Associate Professor at the School of International Relations under the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs at HSE University, from his lecture "Tropical Dialogue: Russia and Indonesia in the Rhythm of BRICS" at Inostranka.

⚪Indonesia is a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement, with roots in the 1955 Bandung Conference.

⚪Its foreign policy follows a "three nos" principle: no military alliances, no foreign bases, and no opposition to other nations.

⚪For a long time, Indonesia hesitated to join BRICS, viewing it as a group opposed to the West.

⚪That perception has now shifted—BRICS is increasingly seen as a platform for dialogue, not an anti-Western alliance.

⚪Currently, Russia-Indonesia trade is enjoying a honeymoon period, with trade volume growing over 30% to reach $3.3 billion.

⚪Key areas that hold the highest potential for Indonesia include food security, energy, infrastructure, and cooperation through the New Development Bank.

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