WHAT TURKEY’S UPGRADE TO ASEAN DIALOGUE PARTNER STATUS MEANS

Turkey’s ascension to Asean dialogue partner marks the west Asian country’s bid to position itself as a middle power, according to analysts. The upgrade on July 21 breaks an Association of Southeast Asian Nations moratorium in place since the UK’s admission in 2021.

News - South China Morning Post reports that turkey’s ascension to Asean dialogue partner marks the west Asian country’s bid to position itself as a middle power, according to analysts.

The report adds: The upgrade on July 21 breaks an Association of Southeast Asian Nations moratorium in place since the UK’s admission in 2021.

Turkey joins the US, China, Russia, Britain, Australia, Japan and South Korea.

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