Erdogan affirms Turkey's commitment to joining BRICS as first NATO member

Turkey is actively pursuing membership in the BRICS group, according to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. This move makes Turkey the first NATO member to seek admission to the bloc, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Erdogan emphasized the importance of dialogue with BRICS, highlighting the close relations based on mutual respect. He made these comments during a summit in Kazan, Russia, where he was invited by President Vladimir Putin. If Turkey joins, it would mark a significant shift, as BRICS positions itself as a counterweight to Western powers. Erdogan criticized post-World War II political and financial systems, suggesting they fail to meet current global needs.