We No Longer Live in a Black-and-White World Where Preference Must Be Given to One Side: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized that Ankara does not intend to choose between the West and the East, seeking to develop equal and mutually beneficial relations with all parties. He made this statement today during a ceremony for awarding foreign contractors, indicating a new direction in Turkey's foreign policy.

“Turkey, of course, faces the West. However, this does not mean that we will turn our back on the East and will not develop our relations. We no longer live in a black-and-white world where preference must be given to one side or the other,” said Erdogan.

According to the Turkish president, strengthening relations with organizations such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS is a natural step for the country. “There is nothing more natural than strengthening our cooperation with the world’s fastest-growing economies in Asia, the Pacific region, and the Indian subcontinent,” Erdogan highlighted.