Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Turkey's Erdogan Raises Kashmir at UNGA, Sparks Criticism
The Turkish President, Erdogan, spoke about the Kashmir issue at the UN, saying it should be resolved through UN rules and talking.
A former Indian official, Kanwal Sibal, was upset by this, calling it a provocation.
Sibal criticized Erdogan for his comments and suggested India should bring up Turkey's issues with other countries.
Erdogan has brought up the Kashmir issue multiple times at the UN.
The remarks follow a prior conflict between India and Pakistan earlier in the year.
Turkish President Erdogan mentioned Kashmir at the UN General Assembly.
Erdogan stated the Kashmir issue should be resolved through UN resolutions and dialogue.
Former Indian Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal criticized Erdogan's comments.
Sibal called Erdogan's remarks a "serious provocation."
Erdogan's remarks came after a ceasefire between India and Pakistan following a prior conflict.
- Who
- Tayyip Erdogan, Kanwal Sibal
- What
- Discussed Kashmir at UNGA
- When
- September 2025
- Where
- UN General Assembly
- Why
- To address the Kashmir issue.
India's View
Turkey's View
Kashmir Issue
India's View
Criticizes Erdogan's comments, suggests bringing up Turkey's actions against other countries
Turkey's View
Believes issue should be resolved based on UN resolutions.
UN Resolution
India's View
Not explicitly stated
Turkey's View
Support for resolution of Kashmir based on UN resolutions.
- Speaker
- Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Kanwal Sibal (former Foreign Secretary)
- Event
- UN General Assembly
- Main Issue
- Erdogan's remarks on Kashmir
- Erdogan's Stance
- Kashmir issue should be resolved based on UN resolutions and dialogue.
- India's Reaction
- Criticism of Erdogan's remarks and call for reference to Turkey's actions.
- Historical Context
- Erdogan has repeatedly raised Kashmir in UNGA.
Sources
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