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Türkiye granted ASEAN sectoral dialogue partner status
Anadolu Agency EN·TR · ID · MY·2 days ago
Türkiye has secured dialogue partnership status with ASEAN, aiming to increase trade beyond the $2.8 billion recorded in 2025. While the partnership provides a framework for institutional cooperation, the extent of future tariff reductions or supply chain integration remains uncertain.
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