Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia has shifted from importing rice and corn to exporting them, according to news.detik.com. He made the remark during the 2026 BRICS summit, where he also called for stronger solidarity among Global South nations, Kompas.id reported.
At the same gathering, Prabowo was seen speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to cnbcindonesia.com. Kompas.com reported that he highlighted the change in Indonesia's food trade position, describing the country as once an importer and now an exporter.
The summit also touched on global economic conditions. detikFinance reported that Indonesia urged developing countries to take an active role in negotiations amid a weak global economy.
The reports frame the food trade shift as part of Indonesia's broader message at the summit, alongside its push for closer cooperation among developing economies. The available reporting does not include figures on export volumes or the commodities involved beyond rice and corn.
What to watch next: whether Indonesian officials release details on the scale of those exports and how the government follows up on its call for developing nations to negotiate jointly.
