World Turkey’s BRICS bid falls through due to India's rejection

[Vsdoc]

It's not in Turkey's interests to join BRICS. If this news is true than India did us a great favor

Thanks India.

Could you please help us understand why?

Because of the long-standing Europe tilt (that never seems to be reciprocated and fructify)?

 

[Krishna with Flute]

Turkey is an example of government going against the people's will and perception so far as foreign policy is concern. Turkey people are friendly so far as India is concern. However, Turkey as a nation has engaged consistently in anti India activities and mindset. Naturally, India was not happy with Turkey's entry in Bricks and used her power to stop Turkey's entry in BRICS.

 

[Vsdoc]

Turkey is an example of government going against the people's will and perception so far as foreign policy is concern. Turkey people are friendly so far as India is concern. However, Turkey as a nation has engaged consistently in anti India activities and mindset. Naturally, India was not happy with Turkey's entry in Bricks and used her power to stop Turkey's entry in BRICS.

Agree with you. I have two close Turk friends. They work here. Turkish company. They love India and Indians. And always find a way to get posted back here somehow even when called back briefly.

 

[LegionnairE]

Could you please help us understand why?

Because of the long-standing Europe tilt (that never seems to be reciprocated and fructify)?

We have trade surplus with Europe, we have trade deficit with BRICS countries. As far as I'm concerned, this alone makes Europe a more important partner for Turkey. We might need more tariffs with BRICS.

I have nothing against India. I think being allied with Pakistan shouldn't stop Turkey from developing closer ties with India too but militarily, culturally, socially, economically, in every metric you can think of Turkey belongs in the western block.

We have no business being in BRICS.

 

[Vsdoc]

We have trade surplus with Europe, we have trade deficit with BRICS countries. As far as I'm concerned, this alone makes Europe a more important partner for Turkey. We might need more tariffs with BRICS.

I have nothing against India. I think being allied with Pakistan shouldn't stop Turkey from developing closer ties with India too but militarily, culturally, socially, economically, in every metric you can think of Turkey belongs in the western block.

We have no business being in BRICS.

You cannot be "allied" with Pakistan and friends with India.

Its just a fact of life my friend.

Thank you for your reply. Yes it makes sense for you guys to stay out of BRICS.

But aside from being a non European NATO hedge, does Europe really want you. Why are you not in the EU? Yet.

Have you not tried?

 

[Bilal9]

It's not in Turkey's interests to join BRICS. If this news is true than India did us a great favor

Thanks India.

Exactly. Some here keep forgetting Turkey is a full member of NATO.

Having both NATO and BRICS membership is a bit odd - n'est ce pas?

By the way - not that it is relevant any more, but India also rejected the Bangladesh bid, when Hasina was at the helm and was a "friend of India".

https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/323425/brics-expansion-why-bangladesh-could-not-make-it

In August 2023 - More than 40 countries had expressed interest in joining BRICS, of them 23 formally applied to join the bloc, which together account for about a quarter of the global economy and 41.9% of the world’s population.

Make your own conclusions.

There are other countries involved in BRICS besides India, which we should also remember for this discussion. Although some say India's influence in BRICS is on the wane.

India’s Influence in BRICS Is Waning

If New Delhi did indeed resist expansion efforts that could turn the bloc into a club of nations aligned against the West, it was unsuccessful.

thediplomat.com

 

[Krishna with Flute]

Agree with you. I have two close Turk friends. They work here. Turkish company. They love India and Indians. And always find a way to get posted back here somehow even when called back briefly.

I have seen many videos where any foreigner got an opportunity to visit India on any deputation. They explain their experience with a lots of interest and reiterate their willingness to visit India again.

Do you know that their in an increasing interest in Europeans, Russians, Chinese and Americans to marry an Indian partner.

 

[Vsdoc]

I have seen many videos where any foreigner got an opportunity to visit India on any deputation. They explain their experience with a lots of interest and reiterate their willingness to visit India again.

Do you know that their in an increasing interest in Europeans, Russians, Chinese and Americans to marry an Indian partner.

No I did not know that.

Interracial breeding is not my thing. Though I'm sure it works for many.

 

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[LegionnairE]

You cannot be "allied" with Pakistan and friends with India.

I'm not as pessimistic as you, I believe it is possible to be on good terms with both countries.

But aside from being a non European NATO hedge, does Europe really want you. Why are you not in the EU? Yet.

There are many cultural, economical, strategic reasons for Europeans to reject Turkey's EU membership. It's a complicated subject.

If Turkey had a population of 10 million like Greece instead of 80 million, a membership would be much more likely. With the flood of 13 million refugees and immigrants, Turkey's membership chances are completely dead.