US Edition‘Boycott Turkey’ campaign emerges in India over Turkish support for Pakistan
- Indian trade bodies and public sentiment initiated a boycott campaign against Turkey and Azerbaijan in May 2025 amid escalating tensions with Pakistan and recent military conflicts.
- The boycott followed India's strikes on terror bases after the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists and accusations of Turkish and Azerbaijani support to Pakistan in the conflict.
- Leading trade organizations canceled Turkish travel packages and revoked aviation clearances while Pakistan's business community condemned the boycott, urging stronger ties with Turkey and Azerbaijan.
- Bookings from India to Turkey dropped by 60%, over 125 trade leaders endorsed the boycott, and India ended a $2 billion shipbuilding consultancy with Turkey amid the dispute.
- Experts note the boycott reflects India’s unease with Turkey’s Pakistan ties and warn prolonged action may harm bilateral trade despite limited immediate economic impact.
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Indian retailers boycott Turkish products over Turkiye's support for Pakistan
Small Indian grocery shops and major online fashion retailers are boycotting Turkish products ranging from chocolates, coffee, jams and cosmetics to clothing amid growing anger at Turkiye's support for Pakistan in a confrontation with India. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan expressed public solidarity with Pakistan after India conducted military strikes in response to an attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Cross-border…
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