Putin says Moscow 'Fully Supports' Turkey's Interest in Joining BRICS

“We welcome Turkey's interest in the work of BRICS,” Putin told Fidan during the closed-door talks on June 11, after Fidan attended the BRICS+ foreign ministers meeting.

“Undoubtedly, we will fully support this aspiration and desire to be together with the countries of this union, to be closer, and to solve common problems,” Putin added.

Putin emphasized the importance of fostering deeper and more dense engagement among the BRICS countries, particularly within their respective regions. He stated that this is necessary in order to effectively coordinate their actions on the global stage, with a focus on enhancing both security and economic cooperation.

Fidan, earlier on June 11, held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, which covered bilateral and regional relations, with a particular focus on the latest situation in Gaza, Turkish diplomatic sources said.

In addition, Fidan and Lavrov also addressed "economic matters significant to Turkey," according to the sources.

The top diplomats' meeting took place at a BRICS summit held in western Russia's Nizhny Novgorod.

At the summit, Fidan addressed a session focusing on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

The minister advocated for greater cooperation and diplomacy over conflict in international relations, highlighting Turkey's commitment to its relationship with the BRICS.

The session has extended invitations to 15 countries, including Turkey, Belarus, Cuba, and Venezuela, in addition to its member states.

The group, originally formed in 2006 as "BRIC" by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, was expanded in 2010 with the inclusion of South Africa. It aims to bring together the world's most significant developing countries to challenge the economic and political dominance of North America and western Europe.

Source: HDN