Turkey intends to submit an application for BRICS membership.
It seems like the BRICS alliance is expanding even more, with reports indicating that Turkey is looking to join the group. According to a report from Bloomberg, citing anonymous sources, Turkey has applied to become a member of BRICS with the aim of enhancing its global influence and strengthening ties beyond Western alliances. Turkey submitted its application some time ago, believing that membership would boost its economic cooperation with Russia and China, and position it as a hub for East-West trade.
President Erdogan has expressed his support for this move, stating that Turkey could become a powerful, respected, efficient country by improving its relations with both the East and the West. He added that any other approach would only harm Turkey.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also highlighted the benefits of the alliance, referring to BRICS as an organization that enhances diversity in the global economic system.
So far, BRICS has included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This year, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, and Egypt have joined the alliance, with Saudi Arabia also being invited but without taking any concrete steps yet. BRICS sees itself as an alternative to the Western-dominated institutions like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
A decision on Turkey's potential membership could be made at the upcoming October meeting in Russia. Besides Turkey, Malaysia, Thailand, and Azerbaijan are also being considered as potential candidates.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish president, has openly expressed his support for Turkey's application to join the BRICS alliance, believing that it could elevate Turkey's status to a powerful and respected nation. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also advocates for Turkey's membership in BRICS, viewing it as an organization that promotes diversity in the global economic system.
