Turkey Submits Bid to Join BRICS: Erdogan Aims for New Alliances
President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has officially submitted a bid to join the BRICS group, highlighting his ambitions to expand the country's international influence beyond traditional alliances such as NATO and the European Union. This initiative reflects Turkey's growing desire to strengthen its position on the global stage and establish new partnerships amid a changing global order.
The application comes as BRICS—a group consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—considers expanding its membership. President Erdogan, who has recently been actively engaged in diplomatic efforts aimed at diversifying Turkey's foreign policy, sees BRICS as a platform to enhance the country's position economically and politically.
According to Erdogan, one of Turkey's main goals is to create a multipolar world where countries can more actively protect their interests without relying solely on Western nations. In light of the economic and political challenges facing the country, the Turkish leader emphasizes that new alliances could help reduce dependence on traditional economic partners while creating new opportunities for trade and investment.
Additionally, Erdogan intends to leverage participation in BRICS to increase Turkey's influence in global affairs and demonstrate the role the country can play in addressing key international issues such as climate change, security, and sustainable development.
These actions may also reflect a broader trend among countries seeking greater autonomy from Western influences and looking for alternative paths for economic and political cooperation. Participation in BRICS could offer Turkey new economic horizons and a broader platform for engagement with developing nations.
In the coming months, further steps from Turkey are expected in its quest to strengthen its global presence, with the outcomes of this BRICS membership bid closely monitored both within Turkey and beyond.
