Bullet points of BRICS States to Consider Turkiye's Application to Join Association - Kremlin Aide

Bullet points of BRICS States to Consider Turkiye's Application to Join Association - Kremlin Aide
- Turkiye has applied for full membership in BRICS.
- Russia, currently holding the rotating presidency of the group, plans extensive events culminating in the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan.
- Established in 2009, BRICS initially unified Brazil, Russia, India, and China, later expanding to include South Africa.
- As of January 1, the group has extended its membership to Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates.
- Russia is open to considering Turkey's membership application.