www.mfa.gov.tr
Turkey being part of Belt and road initiative is just as important if not more than joining BRICS lol.
"The Middle Corridor is more economical and faster compared to the Northern Corridor as a trade route between Europe and Asia and as such, is 2.000 km shorter, has more favorable climate conditions and shortens the travel time by 1/3rd (15 days) compared to the sea route. Furthermore, the Middle Corridor offers great opportunities for the cargo traffic in Asia so that the loads can reach Middle East, North Africa and Mediterranean region by benefiting from the port connections in Türkiye.
If the Middle Corridor is used effectively, important economic opportunities will arise for the Central Asian countries to benefit from the trade between China and Europe, estimated to be worth 600 billion USD annually. In particular, establishment of logistical centers and free trade zones at the ports of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan will facilitate the development and deepening of Trans-Caspian cooperation."