During the visit, Erdogan reiterated Türkiye’s strong support for Pakistan on the Kashmir issue, emphasizing Ankara’s consistent stance over the years. His remarks drew sharp criticism from Indian officials, further straining Türkiye-India relations when tensions over Kashmir were already high.
“The Kashmir issue should be addressed according to the U.N. resolution through dialogue and keeping in mind the aspirations of the people of Kashmir,” Erdogan said.
Almost a week after Erdogan’s address, New Delhi described his remarks as “unwarranted” and said they were “unacceptable” concerning India’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. India also stated that it had lodged a “strong protest” with the Turkish ambassador.
The recent visit by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the latest phone call between the two countries’ foreign ministers highlight a clear reality: Türkiye and Pakistan are closely aligned and consistently stand by each other during periods of heightened tension.
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Basically, Türkiye's Kashmir policy is more or less shaped by Islamabad; similar to how Baku defines our relationship with Armenia.
It is remarkable how much support Türkiye extends to its allies after they have demonstrated their reliability during both favorable and challenging circumstances; and Pakistan stick with us from the very first moment regardless of who was in charge.
“The Kashmir issue should be addressed according to the U.N. resolution through dialogue and keeping in mind the aspirations of the people of Kashmir,” Erdogan said.
Almost a week after Erdogan’s address, New Delhi described his remarks as “unwarranted” and said they were “unacceptable” concerning India’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. India also stated that it had lodged a “strong protest” with the Turkish ambassador.
The recent visit by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the latest phone call between the two countries’ foreign ministers highlight a clear reality: Türkiye and Pakistan are closely aligned and consistently stand by each other during periods of heightened tension.
Türkiye’s evolving position on Kashmir and strengthening ties with Pakistan - Türkiye Today
Türkiye’s mediation efforts to full aligning with Pakistan mark a clear shift, with Ankara now firmly backing Islamabad against India over the Kashmir dispute
Basically, Türkiye's Kashmir policy is more or less shaped by Islamabad; similar to how Baku defines our relationship with Armenia.
It is remarkable how much support Türkiye extends to its allies after they have demonstrated their reliability during both favorable and challenging circumstances; and Pakistan stick with us from the very first moment regardless of who was in charge.







