Turkey's drone maker refuses India sales, citing Pakistan ties

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Turkey's drone maker, Baykar, will not sell drones to India, citing Pakistan as a "brotherly nation." This statement contradicts recent Turkish diplomatic efforts to improve ties with India. Baykar CEO Haluk Bayraktar's remarks create a diplomatic contradiction for Turkey, which is seeking stronger economic ties with India while arming Pakistan. This comes after relations soured during Operation Sindoor. The situation highlights potential costs for Turkey's strategic alignment with Pakistan, impacting billions in India-Turkey trade and India's economic response.


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