NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) announced that it has indefinitely suspended its academic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Türkiye’s Inonu University, citing “national security considerations.”
The prestigious institution shared this update on its X handle, stating, “Due to national security considerations, the MoU between JNU and Inonu University stands suspended until further notice. JNU stands with the nation.” fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg gf gf fg fg gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gffg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg gf gf fg fg gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gf
Jawaharlal Nehru University upon deciding to suspend its academic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Türkiye’s Inonu University, has cited concerns over national security, as confirmed by university officials on Tuesday. The MoU was originally signed on February 3 2025, valid for three years, it was set to expire in February 2028. fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg gf gf fg fg gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gf
“We have put the MoU with Türkiye’s Inonu University on hold. The agreement included plans for faculty and student exchange programs, among other initiatives,” a senior official from JNU shared with PTI.
Inonu University, located in Malatya, Türkiye, had partnered with JNU to enhance cross-cultural research and foster student collaboration. fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg gf gf fg fg gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gffg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg gf gf fg fg gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gf
This suspension comes amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. The two countries had reached an agreement on May 10 to cease military actions after several days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes. fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg gf gf fg fg gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gf
India’s trade relations with Türkiye may face challenges due to Ankara’s support for Islamabad and its condemnation of India’s recent actions against terror camps in Pakistan.
In light of this support for Pakistan, there have been growing calls within India to boycott Turkish goods and tourism, with online travel platforms like EaseMyTrip and Ixigo even issuing advisories against traveling to these countries. fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg gf gf fg fg gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gffg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg gf gf fg fg gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gf
Inonu University had initially entered into this academic partnership to promote cross-cultural research and foster student collaboration. However, JNU’s decision comes in the wake of widespread outrage across India against Turkey and Azerbaijan for their support of Pakistan during recent clashes between Indian and Pakistani forces.
Pakistan had employed Turkish drones and Chinese missiles in these confrontations, which were effectively intercepted by India’s air defenses.
‘Boycott Türkiye’ trends in India
In light of the Indian armed forces revealing that Pakistan utilized drones from Türkiye— a country that has consistently supported Islamabad regarding Kashmir— traders throughout India have initiated a call to boycott Turkish products, including apples and marbles. fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg gf gf fg fg gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gf gffg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg gf gf fg fg gf gf gf gf gf gf gf
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