Turkey Supports Pakistan: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan once again promised that Turkey supports Pakistan and economic reprisals will never leave their friend behind. His remarks have drawn critical responses throughout India, with argument about how the Indian government and people should respond. With escalating geopolitical tensions, India must make a basic decision on future relations with Turkey.
Erdogan’s statement makes Turkey supporting Pakistan on key regional matters, including Kashmir, possible. Turkey has been working very hard on Pakistan’s behalf in recent years in various ways:
Military Help: Turkish drones and weapons have been reportedly used to assist Pakistan.
Diplomatic Assistance: Turkey repeatedly raises the question of Kashmir at global forums and challenges India on its stance.
Economic Alliances: Global economic crises have not deterred Turkey from strengthening economic relations with Pakistan.
Boycott Movements Gathering Strength: Indians called for boycotting Turkish goods and tourism. Tour operators are experiencing tour cancellations to Turkey.
Reconsidering Trade: Indian traders are calling for restrictions on Turkish imports, particularly agri-products.
Diplomatic Strategy: India’s government can reassess its relationship with Turkey to balance its growing alignment towards Pakistan.
India has some strategic options as a reaction to Turkey’s move:
Strengthening Regional Alliances: Strengthening regional alliances with countries against Turkey’s alignment would strengthen India’s diplomatic balance.
Economic Measures: Reducing trade with Turkey can impact its economy and decrease financial support to Pakistan.
International Advocacy: India has the ability to leverage global forums to counter Turkey’s narrative regarding Kashmir and regional security.
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Erdogan’s public sympathy for Pakistan has further fanned geopolitics tensions, forcing India to re-strategize its game plan for Turkey. Economically, diplomatically, or through regional grouping, India’s next move will be the key to determining the South Asian politics. As the mood against Turkey has turned extremely popular, everyone is eagerly waiting for India to do something to this new calculus.
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