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 at a New Delhi conference resolved to boycott trade and tourism with Turkey and Azerbaijan.
- This decision follows Turkey and Azerbaijan supporting Pakistan amid India's military actions during Operation Sindooron, provoking widespread resentment.
- The boycott involves stopping imports of Turkish apples, jewellery, and marble, discouraging film shoots, and urging travel agencies and event planners to avoid these countries.
- CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal remarked that their stance not only undermines India's sovereignty and national interests but also deeply offends the feelings of 1.4 billion Indians.
- The boycott seeks to deliver a clear economic and diplomatic signal by advocating for a thorough government reassessment of all existing business relations with Turkey and Azerbaijan.
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