Indonesia, Turkiye, Malaysia formalize defense pact
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Indonesia ratified defense cooperation agreements with Turkiye and Malaysia on Tuesday, formalizing partnerships to strengthen regional security. The deals aim to enhance military collaboration, including joint exercises, intelligence sharing, and defense industry development. Officials say the pacts will boost stability in Southeast Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific region. The move aligns with Indonesia’s strategy to deepen ties with key allies without aligning with major power blocs.