Turkey has officially submitted an application to join the BRICS group, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This move marks Turkey as the first NATO member to seek membership in BRICS. The Turkish government aims to strengthen its economic ties and reduce reliance on Western countries.
While Turkey has applied, it has not yet been accepted as a member. The application is part of Turkey’s broader strategy to diversify its international alliances and economic partnerships.
BREAKING: 🇹🇷 Turkey officially submits application requesting to join BRICS. pic.twitter.com/zDDzNnTEbr
— BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) September 2, 2024
🚨🇹🇷BREAKING: TURKEY HAS APPLIED TO JOIN BRICS?!
Turkey has formally requested to join the BRICS group, joining Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, along with other nations, in a new economic pack.
But here's WHY this is a HUGE deal:
If accepted, Turkey would be… pic.twitter.com/dGrR8USPRt
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) September 2, 2024
🚨Update: Bloomberg reports that Turkey has now offically submitted its application to join BRICS, after repeatedly being denied entry into the European Union!! pic.twitter.com/EHr2yhBxN7
— US Civil Defense News (@CaptCoronado) September 2, 2024
Sources:
https://www.newsweek.com/turkey-brics-nato-erdogan-putin-xi-1947517
https://ukranews.com/en/news/1031153-turkey-submits-application-to-join-brics-bloomberg