"As the Chair of the D-8 for the 2026–2027 period, Indonesia carries a grand vision under the theme 'Navigating Global Shifts: Strengthening Equality, Solidarity, and Cooperation for Shared Prosperity.' Indonesia’s primary focus is to undertake a comprehensive institutional transformation to enhance the organization's efficiency and competitiveness on the international stage."

Experts have consistently highlighted the vital role of the Global South in contemporary global affairs.

The Developing-8 (D-8) Organization for Economic Cooperation continues to solidify its position as a vital pillar of global economic stability.

Under Indonesia's leadership, the organization is focusing on halal economy development alongside trade integration.

Indonesia occupies a strategis position as a middle power that actively promotes cooperation among developing nations.

Indonesia has once again reaffirmed its position as one of the leading voices of the Global South in shaping the architecture of global economic governance.

Indonesia leads the D-8 (2026–2027) to navigate global shifts. Explore the strategic comparison of Indonesia's roles in the D-8 and G20 in the Global South.

The Government of the Republic of Indonesia has officially unveiled the logo for Indonesia’s Chairmanship of the Developing Eight (D-8) for the 2026–2027 term.

At the D-8 Summit in Cairo on 19 December 2024, the President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto emphasized that the collective maritime potential of D-8 member states has not yet been fully optimized.

The Developing Eight (D-8) organization presents a unique fact: despite its name, the membership now totals nine nations.