Times of Islamabad

Frustrated India tries to settle score against Turkey

Frustrated India tries to settle score against Turkey

NEW DELHI – Frustrated India tries to settle score against Turkey over thewar in Syria, Indian media has reported.

India has expressed its “deep concern” at the Turkish invasion of northernSyria, an area dominated by minority Kurds who Ankara has blamed forterrorism.

In a strong response by New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs said,”The unilateral military offensive by Turkey in north-east Syria..underminestability in the region and the fight against terrorism.”

Further, the MEA said that the west Asian country’s action has the”potential for causing humanitarian and civilian distress” and urged it to”exercise restraint and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrityof Syria.”It called on Ankara to peaceful settle “all issues throughdialogue and discussion.”