The BRICS TimesTurkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again highlighted the Kashmir issue. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, he emphasized how the conflict could be resolved. Erdogan stated that the Kashmir dispute should be settled based on UN resolutions and through dialogue, ensuring a better future for our brothers and sisters in Kashmir, which remains our hope.
Turkey, a close ally of Pakistan, has once again raised the Kashmir issue at the United Nations General Assembly. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan referred to the ceasefire that followed Operation Sindhur between India and Pakistan. He expressed that Turkey is “satisfied” with the truce between the two countries. Addressing the UN, Erdogan once more urged a solution to the Kashmir dispute.
Speaking at the assembly, Erdogan said the ceasefire following the heightened tensions in April between Pakistan and India, which had escalated into conflict, is a positive step. He then addressed how the Kashmir issue could be resolved.
Kashmir Issue Raised Again
Erdogan highlighted that the Kashmir issue must be resolved according to United Nations resolutions and through dialogue, ensuring a better future for our brothers and sisters in Kashmir, which remains our hope.
This is not the first time President Erdogan has raised Kashmir on the international stage. Earlier this year, during a visit to Pakistan, he had also referred to the issue. At that time, he stated that the Kashmir dispute should be resolved according to UN resolutions, through dialogue, and by considering the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. He emphasized, “Our government and our country, as before, stand with our Kashmiri brothers even today.”
India’s Strong Response
India strongly opposed Erdogan’s remarks. Previously, whenever Pakistan’s close allies raised the Kashmir issue, India has responded firmly. India clarified that Kashmir is an internal matter. An official statement from the Ministry of External Affairs rejected the objectionable comments of the Turkish leader.
MEA spokesperson Randeep Gaiwal stated, “Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India. No other country has the right to comment on this. Instead of commenting on another country’s internal affairs, it would be better to condemn Pakistan’s cross-border terrorism policy, which remains the biggest threat to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.”
Operation Sindoor
In April, terrorists attacked Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26 innocent people. In response, India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan on the night of May 7. India destroyed nine terrorist camps across the border. Pakistan also attempted retaliatory strikes, which failed. Subsequently, both countries agreed to a ceasefire on May 10.
