Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey, though not a member of the EU, is actively exploring opportunities for cooperation with regional economic groups and associations such as BRICS, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organisation.
"It is quite natural to have different economic interests. Yes, the European Union is now the most institutionalised economic union. Turkey is not a member of the #EU, and we are closely monitoring other economic alliances and associations. We are paying close attention to #BRICS, #ASEAN, and the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organisation. The Islamic countries have created their own organisation for economic cooperation, there is a group of D-8 countries (Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Turkey and Pakistan)," the minister noted.
Fidan explained that Turkey, assessing the prospects for cooperation with regional associations, is addressing the issues "of how to better manage institutions, how to ensure more efficient trade, development, and prosperity, which is the main goal."
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