IIT Bombay Suspends All Agreements With Turkish Universities Over Support To Pakistan

Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has suspended all agreements with Turkish universities, following Turkey's support to Pakistan amid heightened tensions with India.

IIT Bombay's Tweet

In a post on its official X handle, the institute said, "Due to the current geopolitical situation involving Turkey, IIT Bombay is processing suspension of its agreements with Turkish universities until further notice." The institute currently has a faculty exchange programme with some Turkish institutions.

Due to the current geopolitical situation involving Turkey, IIT Bombay is processing suspension of its agreements with Turkish universities until further notice.

— IIT Bombay (@iitbombay) May 17, 2025

The development has come following Turkey's support to Pakistan during 'Operation Sindoor' and the subsequent escalation of conflict with India.

Earlier, IIT Roorkee formally cancelled a memorandum of understanding with Inonu University, Turkey.

IIT Roorkee's Tweet

"The Institute remains committed to fostering global collaborations that reflect its academic priorities and uphold national interest," IIT Roorkee had posted on X.

IIT Roorkee has formally cancelled an MoU with Inonu University, Türkiye. The Institute remains committed to fostering global collaborations that reflect its academic priorities & uphold national interest.#IITRoorkee #InternationalRelations #AcademicExcellence #GlobalEngagement pic.twitter.com/1OQ9oPGGLl

— IIT Roorkee (@iitroorkee) May 16, 2025

Private institutes like Chandigarh University have also severed their academic collaborations with 23 Turkish and Azerbaijani universities over support for Pakistan during 'Operation Sindoor'.

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