NEW DELHI: After Jawaharlal National University and Jamia Millia Islamia , IIT Bombay has also halted all arrangements with universities in Turkey , in response to Turkey's stance favouring Pakistan during increased India-Pakistan tensions .
The institute announced on X, "Due to the current geopolitical situation involving Turkey, IIT Bombay is processing suspension of its agreements with Turkish universities until further notice."
This action follows Turkey's backing of Pakistan throughout 'Operation Sindoor' and the subsequent rise in tensions with India.
Currently, IIT Bombay maintains faculty exchange initiatives with several Turkish educational institutions.
IIT Roorkee has also officially terminated its partnership agreement with Turkey's Inonu University. IIT Roorkee on X said, "The Institute remains committed to fostering global collaborations that reflect its academic priorities and uphold national interest."
Earlier, JNU and Jamia have also withdrawn from their academic partnerships with Turkish institutions, reinforcing a broader policy shift among Indian universities to reassess foreign engagements in light of geopolitical developments.
Additionally, non-government institutions, including Chandigarh University, have ended their academic partnerships with 23 universities in Turkey and Azerbaijan due to their support of Pakistan during 'Operation Sindoor'.
The institute announced on X, "Due to the current geopolitical situation involving Turkey, IIT Bombay is processing suspension of its agreements with Turkish universities until further notice."
This action follows Turkey's backing of Pakistan throughout 'Operation Sindoor' and the subsequent rise in tensions with India.
Currently, IIT Bombay maintains faculty exchange initiatives with several Turkish educational institutions.
IIT Roorkee has also officially terminated its partnership agreement with Turkey's Inonu University. IIT Roorkee on X said, "The Institute remains committed to fostering global collaborations that reflect its academic priorities and uphold national interest."
Earlier, JNU and Jamia have also withdrawn from their academic partnerships with Turkish institutions, reinforcing a broader policy shift among Indian universities to reassess foreign engagements in light of geopolitical developments.
Additionally, non-government institutions, including Chandigarh University, have ended their academic partnerships with 23 universities in Turkey and Azerbaijan due to their support of Pakistan during 'Operation Sindoor'.
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