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Jamia Millia Islamia has suspended its MoUs with Turkish institutions citing national security considerations, following similar actions by CSJM and JNU.
Jamia Millia Islamia announces suspension of MoUs with Turkish institutions. (File Photo)
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has announced the immediate suspension of any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with institutions affiliated with the Government of the Republic of Türkiye. This decision comes in light of growing national security concerns and will remain in effect until further notice.
In a statement posted on X, the university said, “Due to national security considerations, any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, and any institution affiliated with the Government of the Republic of Türkiye stands suspended with immediate effect, until further orders. Jamia Millia Islamia stands firmly with the Nation.”
Due to national security considerations, any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, and any institution affiliated with the Government of the Republic of Türkiye stands suspended with immediate effect, until further orders.Jamia Millia…
— Jamia Millia Islamia (NAAC A++ Grade Central Univ) (@jmiu_official) May 15, 2025
Students and faculty affected by this move are advised to await further updates from the university.
Earlier today, the Vice Chancellor of Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU), Prof. Vinay Kumar Pathak, announced the cancellation of an MoU with a Turkish university, citing national interest and concerns over Turkey’s stance following Operation Sindoor.
Similarly, on May 14, 2025, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) suspended its MoU with Inonu University, Turkey, citing national security reasons. This aligns with the government’s broader stance on geopolitical sensitivities.
These cancellations come amid mounting demands from various sectors of Indian society and industry to sever diplomatic, trade, and people-to-people ties with Turkey and Azerbaijan, due to their alleged support for Pakistan through arms supplies.
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Reports indicate that Turkish drones have been used by Pakistani forces, who intervened following India’s recent Operation Sindoor, which targeted nine terrorist hideouts. This operation escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, bringing the two countries close to all-out conflict amid rising nuclear threats from Islamabad.
Calls have also been made to halt tourism to Turkey and Azerbaijan in protest of their support for Pakistan and refusal to condemn state-sponsored terrorism. In a patriotic gesture, travel booking platform MakeMyTrip has advised users against visiting these countries.
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