Turkey’s Reported Desire to Join BRICS Welcomed by Kremlin
The geopolitical landscape has once again been stirred as reports emerge of Turkey expressing its desire to become part of the BRICS group of nations. Originally composed of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, the BRICS alliance has seen heightened interest from various countries. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has voiced Russia’s welcome of Turkey’s reported aspirations, indicating that the subject will feature on the agenda of the organization’s upcoming summit. However, Peskov also noted that while there is increased interest from several states, the BRICS grouping may not be able to fully accommodate all interested nations.
On Monday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan embarked on a significant visit to Beijing, marking the highest-level Turkish official’s visit to China, a key BRICS member, since 2012. During his visit, Fidan engaged in discussions with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and other officials. When questioned about Turkey’s intention to join BRICS during a talk at the Center for China and Globalization, Fidan expressed Turkey’s interest, stating, “we would like to of course, why would we not?” However, he refrained from providing further details.
Despite these expressions of interest, it remains uncertain whether Ankara will take the formal steps necessary to join the BRICS group, especially as Turkey has not previously indicated its desire for formal accession.
Notably, this development comes against the backdrop of recent discourse around Turkey’s international alliances, particularly concerning its ties with Russia, which have prompted debates about a potential shift in Turkey’s geopolitical allegiances. Despite some suggestions that Turkey’s relationship with the West, including its NATO membership, may be evolving, Ankara has repeatedly affirmed its commitment to the Western military alliance, as well as its steadfast pursuit of full European Union membership.
As news of Turkey’s potential interest in joining BRICS persists, the geopolitical landscape in the region continues to evolve, with potential implications for global trade, finance, and security dynamics.
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