New Delhi on Saturday (Jul 20) dismissed reports&nbsp;that claimed Turkey has imposed a ban on defence exports to India as 'disinformation'. A spokesperson for the Ministry for External Affairs (MEA) said, "It is disinformation at best". Earlier, several media reports claimed Turkey&nbsp;had taken the step to strengthen its ties with India's arch-rival, Pakistan. The reports claimed that Ankara was irked after New Delhi in April ended a contract with a Turkish firm involved in a $2 billion shipbuilding project.

<h2>India's response</h2>

In response&nbsp;to the claims, Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson of the MEA, said: "As far as my knowledge is concerned and information is concerned, that information is not good. So I will refer you to please take that question to the Turkish Embassy who can for short give you an answer because it is a post which generated in Turkey. To my understanding, to the best of my knowledge, it is disinformation at best."

<h2>No announcement from Turkey</h2>

Notably, the Turkish government has made no official announcement regarding this. But, a top executive of Turkish top arms procurement agency is said to have informed their lawmakers that Ankara has refrained from approving the sale of any military article to its customers in India.

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"Due to our political circumstances and our friendship with Pakistan, our Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not give us positive feedback on exporting any products to India, and consequently, we do not grant any permits to our companies in this regard,” the executive reportedly told Turkish lawmakers.

<h2>India-Turkey ties</h2>

Ties between the two nations have nosedived over the past years, especially because of Turkey's steadfast support of&nbsp;Pakistan's agenda on Kashmir.

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Even during the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, Turkey grew closer to Pakistan and Azerbaijan and took steps to counter the India-Iran-Armenia bloc.

India's overtures to Greece have also made Ankara uncomfortable. Greece has reportedly offered to become India's gateway to Europe as part of the ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).

Earlier this year, New Delhi also hosted the Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, Dimitrios Choupis, at a fighter base, in a clear signal to Ankara that Athens&nbsp;is India's priority in the region.

(With inputs from agencies)

New Delhi on Saturday (Jul 20) dismissed reports that claimed Turkey has imposed a ban on defence exports to India as 'disinformation'. A spokesperson for the Ministry for External Affairs (MEA) said, "It is disinformation at best".

New Delhi on Saturday (Jul 20) dismissed reports that claimed Turkey has imposed a ban on defence exports to India as 'disinformation'. A spokesperson for the Ministry for External Affairs (MEA) said, "It is disinformation at best". Earlier, several media reports claimed Turkey had taken the step to strengthen its ties with India's arch-rival, Pakistan. The reports claimed that Ankara was irked after New Delhi in April ended a contract with a Turkish firm involved in a $2 billion shipbuilding project. India's response In response to the claims, Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson of the MEA, said: "As far as my knowledge is concerned and information is concerned, that information is not good. So I will refer you to please take that question to the Turkish Embassy who can for short give you an answer because it is a post which generated in Turkey. To my understanding, to the best of my knowledge, it is disinformation at best." No announcement from Turkey Notably, the Turkish government has made no official announcement regarding this. But, a top executive of Turkish top arms procurement agency is said to have informed their lawmakers that Ankara has refrained from approving the sale of any military article to its customers in India. Also read: India and Italy strengthen ties with Indo-Mediterranean initiative "Due to our political circumstances and our friendship with Pakistan, our Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not give us positive feedback on exporting any products to India, and consequently, we do not grant any permits to our companies in this regard,” the executive reportedly told Turkish lawmakers. India-Turkey ties Ties between the two nations have nosedived over the past years, especially because of Turkey's steadfast support of Pakistan's agenda on Kashmir. Also read: How Israel-Hamas war is impacting state of India-Middle East-Europe corridor Even during the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, Turkey grew closer to Pakistan and Azerbaijan and took steps to counter the India-Iran-Armenia bloc. India's overtures to Greece have also made Ankara uncomfortable. Greece has reportedly offered to become India's gateway to Europe as part of the ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Earlier this year, New Delhi also hosted the Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, Dimitrios Choupis, at a fighter base, in a clear signal to Ankara that Athens is India's priority in the region. (With inputs from agencies)

Has Turkey imposed a ban on defence exports to India? New Delhi responds

Turkey -- a country that loves to preach the world on what's right and what isn't, a country which in tandem with Pakistan -- has kept the rhetorical fire on Kashmir alive at global platforms.

Up until now, New Delhi responded to Ankara's adventurism keeping bilateral ties in mind. But this time, it pulled no punches.

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On Monday, the UN Human Rights Council began its 46th session. The foreign ministers of each country took turns to speak -- Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke about terrorism, the pandemic and vaccines, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke about democracy, peace and stability, and the Turkish foreign minister decided to score a self-goal -- he spoke about Kashmir.&nbsp;

Mevlut Chavu-Shoglu tried to target India over the Kashmir issue. He claimed New Delhi was trampling on the rights of Kashmiris. But he made no mention of Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism in the region.

The Pakistani embassy in Turkey couldn't be happier. It tweeted the Turkish foreign minister's speech with the collusion evident.

And India decided to hit back. Seema Pujani, India's second secretary at the United Nations did not mince words.

She reminded Turkey of the UNSC resolution on Cyprus.

Turkey has occupied northern Cyprus since 1974. In 1984, the UNSC passed a resolution on transferring the area to United Nations administration.

But despite repeated calls, the Turkish occupation continues. So India decided to raise the issue.

The statement said, "As regards the remarks made by turkey, we find them completely unacceptable. It is ironical for a country which has trampled upon its own civil society to pass unjustified comments on other's internal matters.

"As far as the subject of un resolutions is concerned, we would advise turkey to practice what it preaches by first implementing those un resolutions that apply to it."

This is not the first time Turkey has tried to target India over Kashmir. In 2017, Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdpgan travelled to India.

Even then also, he sought Turkey's role in the Kashmir conflict, and tried to intervene in a bilateral issue -- by suggesting a multi-lateral dialogue.

Two years later, Erdogan spoke at the UN General Assembly, and said that 8 million people are stuck in Kashmir.

He accused india of human rights violations; then in February, 2020, Erdogan travelled to Islamabad. There, he addressed a joint session of Pakistan's parliament, and tried justifying Islamabad's cross border-terrorism in Kashmir.

A few weeks later, he made a statement in Ankara, "India right now has become a country Where massacres are widespread. What massacres? Massacres of Muslims. By whom? Hindus. How will these people make global peace possible? It is impossible when making speeches -- since they have a large population -- they say 'we are strong' but that is not strength."

And he said this being a leader who has clamped down on the rights of Kurdish Muslims in his country.

In a nutshell, Erdogan doesn't really practice what he preaches. He may have made Islam the centre of Turkish politics and the guiding light of Turkey's foreign policy. But it's all a political stunt and a tool to keep his power intact.

He brings up Kashmir to keep his domestic audience happy. And to keep countries like Pakistan pleased.

'Practice what you preach' - is the only message that India should give to Turkey.

Turkey -- a country that loves to preach the world on what's right and what isn't, a country which in tandem with Pakistan -- has kept the rhetorical fire on Kashmir alive at global platforms.

Turkey -- a country that loves to preach the world on what's right and what isn't, a country which in tandem with Pakistan -- has kept the rhetorical fire on Kashmir alive at global platforms. Up until now, New Delhi responded to Ankara's adventurism keeping bilateral ties in mind. But this time, it pulled no punches. On Monday, the UN Human Rights Council began its 46th session. The foreign ministers of each country took turns to speak -- Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke about terrorism, the pandemic and vaccines, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke about democracy, peace and stability, and the Turkish foreign minister decided to score a self-goal -- he spoke about Kashmir. Mevlut Chavu-Shoglu tried to target India over the Kashmir issue. He claimed New Delhi was trampling on the rights of Kashmiris. But he made no mention of Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism in the region. The Pakistani embassy in Turkey couldn't be happier. It tweeted the Turkish foreign minister's speech with the collusion evident. And India decided to hit back. Seema Pujani, India's second secretary at the United Nations did not mince words. She reminded Turkey of the UNSC resolution on Cyprus. Turkey has occupied northern Cyprus since 1974. In 1984, the UNSC passed a resolution on transferring the area to United Nations administration. But despite repeated calls, the Turkish occupation continues. So India decided to raise the issue. The statement said, "As regards the remarks made by turkey, we find them completely unacceptable. It is ironical for a country which has trampled upon its own civil society to pass unjustified comments on other's internal matters. "As far as the subject of un resolutions is concerned, we would advise turkey to practice what it preaches by first implementing those un resolutions that apply to it." This is not the first time Turkey has tried to target India over Kashmir. In 2017, Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdpgan travelled to India. Even then also, he sought Turkey's role in the Kashmir conflict, and tried to intervene in a bilateral issue -- by suggesting a multi-lateral dialogue. Two years later, Erdogan spoke at the UN General Assembly, and said that 8 million people are stuck in Kashmir. He accused india of human rights violations; then in February, 2020, Erdogan travelled to Islamabad. There, he addressed a joint session of Pakistan's parliament, and tried justifying Islamabad's cross border-terrorism in Kashmir. A few weeks later, he made a statement in Ankara, "India right now has become a country Where massacres are widespread. What massacres? Massacres of Muslims. By whom? Hindus. How will these people make global peace possible? It is impossible when making speeches -- since they have a large population -- they say 'we are strong' but that is not strength." And he said this being a leader who has clamped down on the rights of Kurdish Muslims in his country. In a nutshell, Erdogan doesn't really practice what he preaches. He may have made Islam the centre of Turkish politics and the guiding light of Turkey's foreign policy. But it's all a political stunt and a tool to keep his power intact. He brings up Kashmir to keep his domestic audience happy. And to keep countries like Pakistan pleased. 'Practice what you preach' - is the only message that India should give to Turkey.

'Practice what you preach' - this is India's message to Turkey

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Has Turkey imposed a ban on defence exports to India? New Delhi responds

'Practice what you preach' - this is India's message to Turkey