Turkey, Azerbaijan Face Massive Losses as Indian Tourists Boycott Post 'Operation Sindoor'
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News18•31-01-2026, 09:58
Turkey, Azerbaijan Face Massive Losses as Indian Tourists Boycott Post 'Operation Sindoor'
- •Turkey and Azerbaijan are experiencing significant financial repercussions due to a boycott by Indian tourists following their support for Pakistan during 'Operation Sindoor'.
- •Azerbaijan saw a 63% drop in Indian tourists (from 1.53 lakh to 57,000) between June-December 2024 and June-December 2025.
- •Turkey experienced a 34% decrease in Indian tourists (from 2.05 lakh to 1.35 lakh) during the same period.
- •The boycott intensified after Turkey openly supported Pakistan diplomatically and supplied drones used against India, leading to travel portals like MakeMyTrip ceasing promotions.
- •Prime Minister Modi highlighted Turkey, Azerbaijan, and China as the only three UN member states supporting Pakistan during 'Operation Sindoor', reinforcing India's stance.
Why It Matters: Indian tourist boycott severely impacts Turkey and Azerbaijan's tourism due to their pro-Pakistan stance.
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