India-EU FTA: Turkey Denied Benefits Amid Strained Relations Post-Operation Sindoor

• India and the European Union have finalized a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) allowing tariff-free movement of goods.
• Turkey, despite its customs union with the EU, will not benefit from the India-EU FTA, as clarified by the Indian government.
• Relations between India and Turkey soured after Ankara condemned India's Operation Sindoor against terrorist bases in Pakistan.
• India's exports to Turkey decreased by 14.1% to $5.71 billion in FY 2024-25, while imports fell by 20.8% to $3 billion.
• Turkey has been an EU candidate since 1999, but membership talks stalled in 2018 due to democratic concerns and issues with Cyprus.

Why It Matters: Turkey will not benefit from the India-EU FTA due to strained relations and specific deal provisions.