Turkey Offered Partner Status by BRICS, Eyes Economic Cooperation

The BRICS economic bloc extends a transitional partner membership to Turkey, as Ankara seeks to balance ties between Eastern and Western alliances.

Turkey, a NATO member, has shown interest in joining BRICS to enhance economic ties without compromising its Western alliances.
The offer of partner country status was made during a BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, attended by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
BRICS introduced the 'partner country' category, extending it to 13 nations, including Turkey, Belarus, Cuba, and Thailand.
Turkey's full membership in BRICS remains uncertain, with Ankara indicating that partner status does not meet its aspirations.
India has denied blocking Turkey's full membership, despite concerns over Turkey's relationship with Pakistan.