‘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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