Turkiye's President Erdogan conducted a tour of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Pakistan, highlighting the country's engagement with Southeast Asia as part of its broader strategic pivot. The Asia Anew Initiative aims to strengthen defense cooperation, increase access to Asian markets, and foster closer economic relations. Erdogan's visits to Malaysia, Indonesia, and Pakistan resulted in various agreements and collaborations in defense and technology. Turkiye's pivot to Asia is driven by the global shift of power, changing dynamics in the Middle East, and its pragmatic foreign policy.

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