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Indonesia

Republik Indonesia
Capital · Jakarta (capital transitioning to Nusantara)Population · 277.5MSouth-eastern AsiaPresidential republic

The world's largest archipelagic state and most populous Muslim-majority country with approximately 277 million people, Indonesia is the largest economy in Southeast Asia and a G20 member. The country hosted the G20 presidency in 2022, chairs ASEAN periodically, and is constructing a new capital city, Nusantara, on the island of Borneo.

What this country wants
  1. 01
    Nusantara Capital
    Continue phased transition of capital functions to Nusantara in Kalimantan.
  2. 02
    Critical Minerals
    Develop downstream processing of nickel and other strategic minerals.
  3. 03
    ASEAN Centrality
    Maintain ASEAN as central regional platform amid major power competition.
  4. 04
    Free and Active
    Sustain non-aligned foreign policy of independence and active diplomacy.
  5. 05
    Just Energy Transition
    Implement JETP partnership for coal-to-renewables transition.
Live issues
Resources
Nickel Downstream
World's largest nickel producer; bans raw ore exports to develop domestic processing.
Climate
JETP
$20 billion Just Energy Transition Partnership with G7 plus Norway and Denmark.
Maritime
Natuna Sea
Asserts EEZ rights against incursions; renamed northern waters North Natuna Sea.
Trade
RCEP Implementation
Implementing Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership obligations.
Diplomacy
G20 Presidency 2022
Hosted Bali G20 summit producing leaders' declaration despite divisions.
Recent track record
Wins
  • 2022Hosted G20 Bali summit, securing leaders' declaration.
  • 2023Chaired ASEAN with focus on epicentrum of growth and Myanmar Five-Point Consensus.
  • 2024Continued Nusantara capital city construction and limited government operations.
  • 2024Joined BRICS expansion as full member.
Setbacks
  • 2022Stampede at Kanjuruhan stadium in Malang killed over 130 people.
  • 2023Limited progress on Myanmar Five-Point Consensus under ASEAN chairmanship.
  • 2024Volcanic eruptions including Mount Ruang affected aviation and communities.
  • 2024Delays and reduced foreign investment commitments for Nusantara capital.
How they tend to vote in committee
DISEC
Active on Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone and conventional arms transparency.
ECOSOC
Focus on energy transition, critical minerals governance, and development financing.
UNHRC
Member; engages on developmental rights and interfaith dialogue.
Key facts
Region
Asia · South-eastern Asia
UN status
UN member (since 1950)
GDP rank
#16 nominal
Area
1,904,569 km²
Languages
Indonesian
Currency
Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
Coordinates
6°12'S · 106°51'E
Ethnic & religious composition
Ethnic composition
Javanese40.1%
Sundanese15.5%
Malay3.7%
Batak3.6%
Other37.1%
Religion
Muslim87.2%
Protestant7.0%
Roman Catholic2.9%
Hindu1.7%
Other1.2%
Reviewed May 2026. Ethnic and religious composition figures vary by census year and source; verify with the linked CIA World Factbook / national statistics profile for the latest published data.
Trade
Top exports
Coal · Palm oil · Petroleum gas · Ferroalloys
Top partners
China · United States · Japan · India
Memberships
  • UN1950
  • ASEAN1967
  • G201999
  • OIC1969
  • NAM1961
  • APEC1989
  • BRICS2025
Sources
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