Indonesia to join Brics’ New Development Bank, says President Prabowo

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A view of logo of New Development Bank (NDB) at its headquarters in Shanghai, China July 10, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo

The New Development Bank logo at its headquarters in Shanghai on July 10, 2023.

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JAKARTA - Indonesia will join New Development Bank (NDB), a multilateral bank developed by Brics member nations, President Prabowo Subianto said on March 25.

Joining NDB as a member would help Indonesia accelerate its economic transformation, Mr Prabowo said.

The Brics group also includes Brazil, Russia, South Africa, China, India, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates.

Mr Prabowo made the announcement during a visit by NDB president and former Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff.

Ms Rousseff said the bank is interested in collaborating in sectors such as renewable energy and biodiesel, as well as technological development.

Mr Prabowo has presented dozens of projects for potential partnership with NDB, Ms Rousseff told reporters. REUTERS

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