Author: Mehmet Enes Beşer

Published: 26 Jun 2026

Türkiye-ASEAN relations are often overlooked in discussions of regional diplomacy, but the challenge is not one of neglect. On the contrary, it must be understood in terms of a gap between institutional and economic aspects. Over the past decade, Türkiye and ASEAN have expanded their political dialogue, established formal cooperation mechanisms and expressed mutual interest in deeper partnership.

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