During the recent 16th BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, the world witnessed a significant moment in international relations. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke about Türkiye's desire to join BRICS, an economic group that promotes respect for international laws and practical solutions. Türkiye, which applied to become a full member in September, is the first country from NATO to take this step.
Lavrov welcomed Türkiye's application, emphasizing that BRICS represents a coalition of countries that together make up 45% of the world's population. He stated that BRICS aims to strengthen ties with nations that are part of the Global Majority—countries that prioritize multilateral approaches, value their independence in foreign policy, and resist unilateral sanctions.
The Kazan summit was particularly notable as it marked the first gathering of BRICS after its recent expansion. In addition to Türkiye, four new members—Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates—joine...
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