Jalandhar, May 17 -- Lovely Professional University (LPU) has terminated all memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with institutions in Turkey and Azerbaijan, citing recent geopolitical developments that it deems contrary to India's national interest.

"The move comes in response to the pro-Pakistan stance of Turkey and Azerbaijan," said Ashok Kumar Mittal, Rajya Sabha member and founder chancellor of LPU.

The move came against the backdrop of Turkey backing Pakistan and its condemnation of India's strikes on terror camps in the neighbouring country and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) under Operation Sindoor. Pakistan also used Turkish drones on a large scale during the military conflict with India.

Mittal said this decision includes the im...