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Turkey Seeks BRICS Membership to Boost East-West Ties

2/5/2026

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Turkey aims to join the BRICS bloc and has applied for full membership in 2024, per Selcuk Unal, the Turkish ambassador to China.
Unal says Turkey acts as a bridge between Asia and Europe amid tensions and seeks deeper trade, culture, and trust with Beijing.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says expanding ties with East and West could boost Turkey's prosperity, while NATO concerns keep the country as a 'partner country'.

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Turkey aims to join the BRICS bloc and has applied for full membership in 2024, per Selcuk Unal, the Turkish ambassador to China.
Unal says Turkey acts as a bridge between Asia and Europe amid tensions and seeks deeper trade, culture, and trust with Beijing.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says expanding ties with East and West could boost Turkey's prosperity, while NATO concerns keep the country as a 'partner country'.