Explained: India's Trade Ties With Turkey And Azerbaijan Amid Pak Conflict

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In fact, Indian traders too have started boycotting Turkish products such as apples and marble.
New Delhi:

India's trade relations with Turkey and Azerbaijan are expected to come under strain due to Ankara and Baku backing Islamabad and condemning India's recent strikes on terror camps in Pakistan.

Following their support to Pakistan, calls for boycotting Turkish goods and tourism have surfaced across the country, with online travel platforms such as EaseMyTrip and Ixigo issuing advisories against visiting these nations.

In fact, Indian traders too have started boycotting Turkish products such as apples and marble.

All subsequent retaliations for Pakistani offensives were carried out under 'Operation Sindoor'.

India and Pakistan on Saturday last announced reaching an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with effect from 5 pm that day.

During the conflict, Pakistan used Turkish drones in its failed attempt to target Indian military installations.

Here are a few questions and answers (Q&A) explaining the impact of these developments on India's trade ties with Turkey and Azerbaijan.

Q: Why India's ties with Turkey and Azerbaijan may come under strain? A: The two countries have criticised India's strike on terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir. Islamabad has also used Turkish drones in the conflict.

Q: What kind of trade does India have with Turkey and Azerbaijan? A: India's exports to Turkey stood at USD 5.2 billion during Apr-Feb 2024-25 as against USD 6.65 billion in 2023-24. It accounts for only about 1.5 per cent of India's total exports of USD 437 billion.

India's exports to Azerbaijan stood at only USD 86.07 million during Apr-Feb 2024-25 as against USD 89.67 million in 2023-24. It accounts for a meagre 0.02 per cent of India's total outbound shipments.

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