Indian Tourist Footfall Plummets in Turkey, Azerbaijan Amid Geopolitical Tensions
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News18•31-01-2026, 08:00
Indian Tourist Footfall Plummets in Turkey, Azerbaijan Amid Geopolitical Tensions
- •Indian tourist visits to Azerbaijan dropped by 63% and to Turkey by 34% between June and December last year compared to 2024.
- •The decline follows 'Operation Sindoor' and revelations of Turkey and Azerbaijan's support for Pakistan, leading to boycott calls in India.
- •Turkey's pro-Pakistan stance, including the use of Turkish-made drones by Pakistan, fueled the 'Boycott Turkey' campaign.
- •PM Modi's visit to Cyprus and his statements in Parliament highlighted the few nations supporting Pakistan, including Turkey, China, and Azerbaijan.
- •Travel portals like MakeMyTrip and EaseMyTrip ceased promoting Turkish tourist packages due to the diplomatic tensions.
Why It Matters: Indian tourism to Turkey and Azerbaijan significantly declined due to geopolitical tensions and their support for Pakistan.
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