Turkiye Cannot Route Exports to India via EU FTA, Official Confirms

• An official stated that Turkiye cannot use the EU's Free Trade Agreement provisions to route its exports to India.
• This clarification comes as India and the European Union concluded negotiations for their FTA, expected to be signed and implemented this year.
• India-Turkiye relations have been strained due to Ankara's support for Islamabad and condemnation of India's actions against terror camps in Pakistan.
• India's exports to Turkiye decreased by 14.1% to USD 5.71 billion in 2024-25, while imports dipped by 20.8% to USD 3 billion.
• Turkiye accounts for only about 1.3% of India's total exports, with key Indian exports including mineral fuels, machinery, and chemicals.

Why It Matters: Turkiye cannot leverage the EU-India FTA for its exports, amidst strained bilateral relations and declining trade.