Ensuring global inclusivity is more than just jargon

There are opportunities for developing nations to strengthen logistics connectivity and global commodity supply chains through the BRICS cooperation forum.

The current global turmoil is reminiscent of a lyric by Iwan Fals: ‘Certainly, no war is cheap.’ At present, wars and conflicts are raging in various regions. If the energy spent initiating such disputes were instead redirected towards addressing the increasingly urgent shared challenge of climate change, the outcome would be different.

Before the eyes of all humanity, every sector of life is not exempt from the impacts of climate change, ranging from food, agriculture, livestock, fisheries, and marine sectors, to the economy, infrastructure, and public health.

These various problems are further exacerbated by geopolitical conflicts that disrupt global commodity distribution chains, increasing the burden on society through supply shortages and inflation.

In such a state of affairs, Indonesia is striving to revive the spirit of global unity, particularly among developing nations or the Global South, to build inclusive and comprehensive cooperation for mutual progress.

During the 2026 BRICS Summit series, President Prabowo Subianto emphasised that the collective strength of the Global South is an essential asset for creating greater development opportunities for developing countries.

Many developing nations possess large populations, such as China, India, Indonesia, and Pakistan, which undoubtedly offer significant economic opportunities and large target markets. This aspect is why this group is referred to as the ‘Global Majority’.

By increasing cooperation and the integration of markets, capital, resources, technology, and knowledge, developing nations will certainly be able to optimise their potential for national prosperity.

Shared industrialisation.