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Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in New York on the sidelines of a U.N. General Assembly session.

Türkiye's Foreign Ministry shared photos of the meeting via X on Sept. 27, though details of the discussion were not disclosed.

Turkey has officially applied to join BRICS, an economic alliance originally consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This move has received full support from Russian President Vladimir Putin and could potentially shift Turkey's focus away from its European Union (EU) aspirations.

A senior United States official has described Türkiye's role in its region as a contributing power to stability and peace, reflecting its importance in the world, and refuted claims that the NATO ally is distancing itself from the Western bloc.

Turkey has officially sought to join the BRICS group of emerging-market nations, aiming to enhance its global standing and build new alliances beyond its traditional Western partners, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Turkey has formally applied to join the leading emerging markets organization, BRICS, according to Bloomberg, as it seeks to boost its global influence and forge new ties beyond its traditional Western allies, according to people foll

Turkey is among the five most powerful countries operating on the African continent. It is present in regional crises, developing the role of mediator, currently between Ethiopia and Somalia. It sells defense equipment, with an emphasis on drones, and has established military and naval bases.

Azerbaijan has formally announced its intention to join the BRICS group, following a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Baku. The South Caucasus nation aims to become a member of the BRICS bloc, which originally began in 2009 with Russia, China, India, and Brazil and has since expanded to include Iran, Egypt, South Africa, Ethiopia, and the UAE.

Azerbaijan has submitted a formal application to join the BRICS alliance, which comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—a move that has been welcomed by Russia.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Aykhan Hajizada announced the application during an interview with Anadolu Agency, stating, "Azerbaijan has officially applied to become a member of BRICS."

Türkiye will continue to bridge the gaps between Somalia and Ethiopia "in a manner that will benefit" not only the two nations but the whole region, said the country's foreign minister on Tuesday.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan had a telephone conversation about Gaza, developments in the Middle East, and two significant crises on the African continent.

The head of US diplomacy underscored the importance of Hamas returning to the negotiating table for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages.