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Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey could deepen ties with China-Russia-led SCO

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Turkey would consider full membership in the China- and Russia-led Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Speaking following a summit in Bishkek, Erdogan emphasized that pursuing closer ties with the security bloc does not signify that Ankara is turning its back on the West. During the gathering, Erdogan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko. Turkey currently maintains a dialogue partner status within the organization.

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  • ✓ President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Turkey would consider full membership in the China- and Russia-led Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
  • ✓ Erdogan stated that relations with Russia and China do not mean Turkey is turning its back on the West.
  • ✓ Erdogan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko at the SCO summit.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 16 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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President Erdogan announced that Turkey would consider pursuing full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

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  1. Erdogan Says Turkey Could Pursue Full SCO Membership

    Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Turkey would consider full membership in the China- and Russia-led Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Speaking following a summit in Bishkek, Erdogan emphasized that pursuing closer ties with the security bloc does not signify that Ankara is turning its back on the West. During the gathering, Erdogan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko. Turkey currently maintains a dialogue partner status within the organization.

    Why it matters

    The Shanghai Cooperation Organization operates as a Eurasian security and economic bloc dominated by Beijing and Moscow. Turkey has sought to balance its long-standing Western alliances and NATO commitments with multi-directional foreign policy engagements. Exploring closer integration with Eastern powers signals an ongoing diplomatic balancing act by Ankara.

    What is confirmed

    • President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Turkey would consider full membership in the China- and Russia-led Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
    • Erdogan stated that relations with Russia and China do not mean Turkey is turning its back on the West.
    • Erdogan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko at the SCO summit.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Turkey is executing a specific 5-year strategic hedging outlook regarding its pivot toward the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

    What to watch next

    • Formal applications or diplomatic steps by Ankara toward full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
    • Responses from NATO allies regarding Turkey's potential deeper integration with the China- and Russia-led bloc.
    Sources used for this update (13)
    1. The Jerusalem Post — Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey could deepen ties with China-Russia-led SCO
    2. Anadolu Ajansı — President Erdogan says Türkiye will deepen cooperation with Shanghai Cooperation Organization
    3. Daily Sabah — Erdoğan hails ‘rising star’ SCO as Türkiye seeks to deepen ties
    4. Newsday — Turkey's relations with Russia, China don't mean turning its back on the West, Erdogan says
    5. AKIpress News Agency — Defense Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Turkey hold talks in Bishkek
    6. Reuters — Erdogan says Turkey would consider full membership of China- and Russia-led security bloc
    7. News18 — Turkey, Which Sided With Pakistan During Operation Sindoor, Wants To Join SCO. What Does It Mean For India?
    8. Dayton Daily News — Kyrgyzstan SCO Summit
    9. ua.news — Erdogan met with Putin and Lukashenko at the SCO summit
    10. AnewZ — Türkiye may seek full SCO membership, Erdoğan says after Bishkek summit
    11. Hürriyet Daily News — Türkiye backs peaceful resolutions: Erdoğan
    12. debuglies.com — Türkiye-SCO Pivot: 5-Year Strategic Hedging Outlook
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