Turkey's anti-India stance has been evident on numerous occasions.
New Delhi: Turkey openly supported Pakistan against India during Operation Sindoor. Turkey’s anti-India stance has been evident on numerous occasions. This opposition is not limited to aid to Pakistan and statements on global platforms. Turkey has strategically expanded its influence in India’s neighbourhood over the past two decades. Although Turkey is not part of India’s immediate neighbourhood, its policies are causing concern for Delhi.
Erdogan’s neo-Ottoman foreign policy
According to a Firstpost report, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has adopted a neo-Ottoman foreign policy (neo-caliphate) since becoming President of Turkey. This includes expanding Turkey’s involvement in South Asia at strategic, military, economic, and ide