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India's Top Traders' Body Resolves to Boycott Turkey, Azerbaijan, Urges Film Industry to Follow Suit for Backing Pak

On May 16, 2025, over 125 Indian trade leaders resolved in New Delhi to boycott all commercial and travel ties with Turkey and Azerbaijan due to their support of Pakistan amid recent tensions.
This decision follows India's cross-border Operation Sindoor and revelations that Pakistan used Turkish drones extensively, prompting economic nationalism and calls for a symbolic yet firm response.
The boycott targets imports including Turkish apples, jewellery, marble, and chemical products, while businesses and travel agencies are urged to cease promotion of Turkey and Azerbaijan as destinations.
CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal expressed deep disappointment that Turkey and Azerbaijan, despite having benefited from India's goodwill and support, have chosen to align with Pakistan, which he described as a country known for backing terrorism; he emphasized that this stance undermines India's sovereignty and deeply offends the feelings of over 1.4 billion Indians.
The boycott may strain India’s trade relations with these countries but aims to send a strong diplomatic message reflecting national unity and economic self-reliance without direct government intervention.

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