Sources close to the Turkish government claimed that Turkish cargo planes carried military supplies to Pakistan, although this was denied by Turkish officials.
In the recent India-Pakistan military conflict, Turkiye stood steadfast in offering unambiguous support to Pakistan before and after the conflict.
Sources close to the Turkish government claimed that Turkish cargo planes carried military supplies to Pakistan, although this was denied by Turkish officials. This is one of the loudest statements Turkiye has made in a long time, marking a clear departure from its previously stated Asia Anew Initiative, as Turkiye reprioritises security over trade in its South Asia policy.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has spoken several times since then, reiterating his country's support for Pakistan.
Turkiye has clearly made up its mind on how it looks at South Asia and who it sees fit to support in the region.
This has not happened overnight. Nor is it temporary. Turkiye is operating within its conception of a “securitised South Asia,” where its national security is linked to the region.
Nearly all statements coming from Turkiye after the Indian military action have condemned the “provocative steps” and claimed that strikes inside Pakistan raised “the risk of an all-out war”.
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