Indo-Turkiye Friendship Association Launched in Hyderabad
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date and Location | - Date: October 16, 2024 - Location: Hyderabad |
| Purpose of ITFA | - Strengthen bilateral ties in economy, trade, culture, tourism, science, technology, and education. |
| Historical Context | - Commemorating 300 years since the Nizams of Hyderabad and 100 years since the abolition of the Ottoman Sultanate and Caliphate. |
| Cultural Ties | - Highlighted by Orhan Yalman Okan (Consul General of Turkiye) and Faiz Khan (ITFA Chairman). - Historical connection: Marriage of Turkish Princess Durrushehvar Sultan to Nawab Azam Jah. - 3.5 lakh Indian tourists expected in Turkiye in 2024. |
| Economic Cooperation | - Trade volume: $12 billion in 2022. - Target: $20 billion in trade. - Focus sectors: Machinery, agriculture, and defense. - Turkish companies exploring localized production in India. |
| Defense and Technology | - Collaboration in IT, biotechnology, and renewable energy. - Proposed Turkiye-India Technology Transfer Office in Hyderabad. |