Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan suggests Turkey could join BRICS as an alternative to EU membership.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan suggests that Turkey could join the BRICS group as an alternative to pursuing full EU membership. BRICS is a group of ten emerging economies, including China, that offers Turkey a "good alternative" to boost its economic prospects, according to Fidan. During a visit to China, Fidan discussed bilateral security cooperation and investment opportunities with Chinese officials.