Sun Sep 15 12:41:10 UTC 2024: ## Turkey Seeks Entry into BRICS Bloc: Sources
**Ankara, Turkey:** Turkey has initiated a process to join the BRICS bloc, a grouping of emerging-market nations, according to a spokesperson for the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). The current BRICS members include Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
While specific details about Turkey’s application and timeline remain unclear, this move signals a potential shift in Turkey’s geopolitical stance.
The BRICS bloc has been increasingly active in recent years, promoting economic cooperation and challenging the dominance of Western institutions. Joining the group would offer Turkey access to a growing market, potential investment opportunities, and a platform for its own regional ambitions.
Analysts speculate that Turkey’s interest in BRICS is driven by a desire to diversify its economic and political partnerships beyond the West, especially given recent tensions with the United States and Europe.
The move comes amidst ongoing discussions between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Russian President Vladimir Putin on strengthening bilateral relations.
Further developments and official announcements from both Turkey and the BRICS bloc are expected in the coming weeks.
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