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New Delhi: In a strong retaliatory move against Turkey and Azerbaijan’s open support to Pakistan, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Friday announced a complete boycott of trade with Turkey and Azerbaijan.
Speaking after a national conference of trade leaders, BJP MP and CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said, “A collective decision has been taken in the conference of trade leaders today to end all trade with Turkey and Azerbaijan. The reason is clear — Turkey and Azerbaijan have openly supported Pakistan against India.”
Khandelwal said the boycott would take immediate effect, halting all imports and exports between Indian traders and the two nations.
“Any import and export will not happen with Turkey and Azerbaijan with immediate effect. The Indian film industry has also been requested not to shoot any of its films in Turkey and Azerbaijan. Many companies also shoot advertisements in these countries for their products. If any company does so anymore, then we will boycott that company too,” said
The move aligns with the recent wave of economic nationalism and strategic trade decisions aimed at reinforcing India’s geopolitical stance through collective industry action.
Meanwhile, members of the Chamber of Trade and Industry also took an oath on Friday to stop trade with Turkey and Azerbaijan and pledged not to travel to the two countries.
Earlier in the day, BJP leader Smriti Irani lauded CAIT’s decision to terminate all trade with Turkey and Azerbaijan in response to their open support for Pakistan and said that it reflects their support to the brave sons and daughters of India who guard the nation’s borders.
Smriti Irani also said that through the boycott, the traders’ body has also been contributing to strengthening the Indian economy and is dedicated to realising the dream of Make in India.
