'We stand with nation': JNU suspends MoU with Turkey's Inonu University, cites 'national security'

NEW DELHI: The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Wednesday indefinitely suspended its academic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkey's Inonu University citing " national security considerations."

"Due to national security considerations, the MoU between JNU and Inonu University stands suspended until further notice. JNU stands with the nation," the premier institute wrote on its X handle.

Due to National Security considerations, the MoU between JNU and Inonu University, Türkiye stands suspended until further notice.
JNU stands with the Nation. #NationFirst @rashtrapatibhvn @VPIndia @narendramodi @PMOIndia @AmitShah @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia @EduMinOfIndia

— Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) (@JNU_official_50) May 14, 2025

The MoU between JNU and Inonu University was signed in February 2025. Valid for three years, it was to expire in February 2028.

Inonu University had entered into the academic partnership as part of efforts to boost cross-cultural research and student collaboration.

JNU's action came amid nationwide anger against Turkey and Azerbaijan for supporting Pakistan during the recent skirmishes between the Indian and Pakistani armed forces. To target India, Pakistan used Turkish drones and Chinese missiles, which were successfully intercepted by India's air defences.

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'Boycott Turkey' trends in India

Following revelation by Indian armed forces that Pakistan used drones from Turkey, which has repeatedly backed Islamabad on Kashmir, traders across India have called for boycott of Turkish products such as apples and marble.

Online travel platforms such as EaseMyTrip and Ixigo issuing advisories against visiting Turkey, as well as Azerbaijan.

(With PTI inputs)