Brazil–Russia relations

Applying strategic autonomy: Ankara’s quest for BRICS membership

In early 2024, the alliance of states known under the acronym BRICS grew from five (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) to nine members. The integration of Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates constituted the second enlargement of the alliance which was founded in 2006 and incorporated South Africa in 2010. Since 2024 the acronym BRICS+ applies.

Parliament speaker expresses hope for Türkiye's swift BRICS membership

Parliament speaker, Numan Kurtulmuş, expressed optimism on Tuesday regarding Türkiye's potential membership in the BRICS economic group, during discussions with Valentina Matvienko, Chairwoman of Russia's Federation Council, in Moscow.

"I hope that Türkiye's BRICS membership will materialize as soon as possible," Kurtulmuş saidd, according to a Turkish parliament statement.

Turkey’s Push to Join BRICS: A Response to Stalled EU Negotiations

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.

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