Strengthening Bridges: 12th India–Turkiye Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi
High-level dialogue charts new pathways for trade, energy, and strategic cooperation between India and Turkiye
The 12th round of India–Turkiye Foreign Office Consultations was successfully held in New Delhi on 8 April 2026, co-chaired by Secretary (West), Shri Sibi George, and H.E. Ms. Berris Ekinci, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye. The consultations provided a vital platform for both nations to review bilateral relations, explore new avenues of cooperation, and discuss shared concerns on regional and global issues.
Over the course of the meeting, the delegations examined key areas of collaboration:
Trade and Investment: Strategies to boost bilateral economic ties and identify new investment opportunities.
Energy Cooperation: Exploring joint initiatives for sustainable energy development.
Technology & Innovation: Collaboration in emerging technologies and innovation-driven sectors.
Education & Culture: Strengthening people-to-people links through educational and cultural exchanges.
Tourism: Promoting mutual tourism and enhancing connectivity.
Security: Addressing cross-border terrorism and other shared security concerns.
In addition, both sides exchanged views on regional developments and global challenges, reflecting the growing strategic depth of India–Turkiye relations. The consultations reaffirmed a commitment to regular high-level engagement, with the next round scheduled to take place in Turkiye.
Analysts view the 12th round as a significant step in diversifying the bilateral agenda beyond traditional sectors, signaling a new era of pragmatic and multidimensional engagement. By combining economic, technological, cultural, and strategic cooperation, both countries aim to strengthen ties and foster mutual trust, reinforcing the India–Turkiye partnership as a forward-looking pillar of their foreign policy.
The meeting underlines the shared intent of New Delhi and Ankara to maintain open diplomatic channels, deepen strategic dialogue, and work collaboratively on pressing regional and global issues, setting the stage for enhanced cooperation in the years ahead.
