In a decisive move reflecting growing national sentiment, Indian traders announced on Friday a complete boycott of Turkey and Azerbaijan, citing the two countries’ support for Pakistan during the recent military conflict with India, The Economic Times reports.
Earlier today, business leaders from over 24 Indian states gathered in Delhi to take a final call on the issue.
"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 openly supported Pakistan against India... Any import and export will not happen with Turkey and Azerbaijan with immediate effect," BJP MP and Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal told the media following the meeting.
Khandelwal said no further imports or exports will take place with either country. Indian companies have also been urged not to shoot advertisements or films in Turkey and Azerbaijan.
