After JNU, Jamia Millia Islamia suspends its MoU with Turkish affiliated institutions

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

JNU suspended its MoU with Inonu University in Turkey, citing national security concerns, university officials confirmed on Wednesday.

The academic partnership, signed on February 3 for a three-year term, aimed to foster cross-cultural research and student exchange. However, in a statement posted Wednesday on X, JNU said: “Due to National Security considerations, the MoU between JNU and Inonu University, Turkiye stands suspended until further notice. JNU stands with the Nation.”

The Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) in Hyderabad on Thursday also announced the cancellation of its academic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yunus Emre Institute, Turkey with immediate effect.

The Maulana Azad National Urdu University @officialmanuu cancels all MoUs with Turkey.#NationFirst@rashtrapatibhvn @PMOIndia @narendramodi @EduMinOfIndia @dpradhanbjp @AmitShah @HMOIndia @SyedAinulHasan3 @SriMspeaks @skishtiaque @ugc_india @PIB_India

— Maulana Azad National Urdu University (@officialmanuu) May 15, 2025

The decision to suspend the MoU comes against the backdrop of tensions between India and Pakistan. 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. Calls for boycotting Turkish goods and tourism have already surfaced across the country.

In a press briefing, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said, “A forensic examination of the drone debris is currently underway. Preliminary reports indicate that the drones are Turkish-made Asisguard Songar models.”

The fact that Pakistan has these drones is part of its deep and robust defence cooperation with Turkey.