JNU Suspends Agreement With Turkey's Inonu University Amid Calls For Boycott

The agreement between the two universities was signed on February 3, 2025, for three years and was scheduled to continue till February 2028, according to JNU website.

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Source : PTI

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Wednesday suspended its agreement with Turkey's Inonu University amid the boycott of country over its alleged military support for Pakistan. 

"Due to National Security considerations, the MoU between JNU and Inonu University, Turkey stands suspended until further notice," JNU said in a post on X.

"The MoU was inked on February 3 for a period of three years. We have suspended the MoU with Turkiye's Inonu University. Under the pact, there were plans for faculty exchange and student exchange programmes, among others," a senior JNU official told PTI.

Due to National Security considerations, the MoU between JNU and Inonu University, Türkiye stands suspended until further notice.
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— Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) (@JNU_official_50) May 14, 2025

The agreement between the two universities was signed on February 3, 2025, for three years and was scheduled to continue till February 2028, according to JNU website.

"JNU has suspended the MoU due to national security considerations as JNU stands with the nation and the armed forces, many of whom are JNU alumni," JNU Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit said in a statement.

The development comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following their four-day military confrontation. During the four-day conflict, Pakistan unleash swarms of Turkish drones to target Indian military facilities.

Inonu University, at Malatya in Turkiye, had entered into the academic partnership with JNU as part of efforts to boost cross-cultural research and student collaboration.

The decision to suspend the MoU comes against the backdrop of tensions between India and Pakistan. The two neighbours reached an agreement on May 10 to halt military actions after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.

India's trade relation with Turkiye is expected to come under strain due to Ankara backing Islamabad and condemning India's recent strikes on terror camps in Pakistan.Following their support to Pakistan, calls for boycotting Turkish goods and tourism have surfaced across the country, with online travel platforms such as EaseMyTrip and Ixigo issuing advisories against visiting these nations.