Turkey's recent decision to deport Salim Dola, a close associate of underworld figure Dawood Ibrahim and a wanted drug trafficker, signals a thaw in relations with India. This action was made possible through sustained coordination between the security agencies of both nations. Despite Turkey's longstanding alliance with Pakistan, the deportation follows significant engagement with New Delhi regarding cross-border security and international crime. The 12th round of India-Turkey Foreign Office Consultations held in New Delhi on April 8 emphasized discussions on terrorism and a comprehensive review of bilateral relations, including trade and cultural cooperation. As both countries maintain a Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism established in 2003, there is optimism for a more predictable approach in future cooperation.