Ushakov: Türkiye's application for full membership in BRICS to be considered

BRICS countries will consider Türkiye's application for full-fledged participation in the association, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov told journalists, Report informs referring to TASS.

"Türkiye has applied for full membership. We will consider [this bid]," the Kremlin representative noted.

Bloomberg earlier reported, citing sources, that Turkish authorities had applied to join BRICS several months ago.

According to the news agency, the issue of the association's expansion will be considered at the BRICS summit in Kazan on October 22-24, which will be attended by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.