IIM-K cancels MoU with Turkish university
Close on the heels of several premier Central institutes snapping ties with Turkish universities over Turkiye's support for Pakistan, the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM-K) has cancelled its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sabancı University with immediate effect, citing the decision 'as a firm step in support of national interest.'
A press release issued on Tuesday said that the IIM-K formally intimated this to Sabancı University and requested the immediate removal of the institute's name from all official records, websites, and platforms affiliated with the Turkish university.
The MoU, originally signed in September 2023 for a period of five years, had outlined academic collaboration in the area of student exchange. However, in light of recent developments and guided by national priorities, IIM-K has unilaterally decided to nullify the agreement and terminate all associated academic engagements.
In a statement, Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, IIM-K Director, said: 'At IIM-K, we place utmost importance on aligning our global engagements with national interest. The decision to annul the MoU with Sabancı University has been taken after careful consideration and is in keeping with our institutional responsibility to uphold the values and priorities of our nation. We remain committed to fostering international collaborations that reflect mutual respect, strategic alignment, and shared national values.'
IIM-Kozhikode reiterates its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and engaging with global institutions that resonate with India's strategic and educational values, the statement said.
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