Turkey’s Bid to⁣ Join⁤ BRICS: A Shift in Global Alliances

Turkey Seeks to Expand‌ Global Influence

Turkey has officially applied for⁤ membership in the BRICS nations, according to BRICS chairman⁤ Yuri ⁤Ushakov. The announcement was made on September 4 at the 9th Eastern Economic Forum, where Ushakov confirmed⁢ that Turkey’s ⁢request for full membership would be considered by‍ the BRICS countries.

A⁤ recent report by Bloomberg revealed that Turkey’s bid to join BRICS is part of ⁣its efforts to establish alliances⁤ beyond ​its‌ traditional Western partners. The report noted that BRICS, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, would discuss expansion at its ⁤upcoming summit in Russia in October.

According to sources familiar with the‌ matter, Turkey‍ aims ‍to increase its global influence and build new ties ⁤beyond its traditional Western allies.⁣ The Erdoğan⁢ administration believes that the geopolitical center ​of gravity is shifting away from developed countries, prompting ⁢Turkey ⁢to seek⁤ new alliances.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has received ⁢an⁣ invitation ​to attend the⁢ BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, further fueling speculation about Turkey’s bid. Ushakov confirmed that Erdoğan‌ accepted Russia’s invitation to attend the ⁢summit in Kazan, ‌the capital of the Republic of‍ Tatarstan.

The European Union‍ (EU)⁣ has responded ‌to reports of Turkey’s bid to join⁢ BRICS. Peter Stano,‍ spokesperson⁣ of the​ European Commission on Foreign ⁣Affairs and Security Policy, stated that Turkey could decide what was best for itself, form alliances, and ⁣cooperate, like any country. However, Stano emphasized that candidate ‍countries must respect EU values⁢ and obligations under agreements.

Stano noted that countries admitted ⁣to ⁤the EU must fully align all their policies, including those related to trade ⁢agreements, with those ⁤of the EU. This statement⁣ highlights the potential implications of Turkey’s bid⁣ to join BRICS on its⁢ relations with the EU.