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Indonesia is exploring membership in BRICS while enhancing ties with Russia through energy and education collaborations. A key focus is on developing nuclear energy, with plans for a 500 MW plant and a goal of 6.5 GW capacity by 2060.

The two nations signed an agreement for mutual recognition of educational qualifications, promoting the training of Indonesian specialists in Russia. Tourism from Russia is growing, with Russian visitors spending significantly more than those from other countries, aided by direct flights between Moscow and Denpasar.