The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Friday resolved to boycott all forms of trade and commercial engagement with Turkey and Azerbaijan, including travel and tourism. The traders have also urged the Indian Film Industry not to undertake shooting of any film in Turkey and Azerbaijan. A statement said that nearly “125 top trade leaders” have passed this resolution in response to the recent stance taken by Turkey and Azerbaijan in open support of Pakistan, at a time when India is facing a sensitive and critical national security situation.”
“The collective Indian trading community views this as a betrayal, particularly considering the humanitarian and diplomatic support extended to both these countries in the past by India,” it added. The resolution have also urged corporate houses not to shoot any product promotion film in Turkey and Azerbaijan.
The decision was taken at a National Conference of Trade Leaders convened by the CAIT in New Delhi, where representatives from 24 states participated. CAIT Secretary General and Member of Parliament Shri Praveen Khandelwal said, “It is deeply unfortunate that Turkey and Azerbaijan, who have benefited from India’s goodwill, aid and strategic support in times of distress, have now chosen to side with Pakistan — a country known globally for its support to terrorism. Their position not only hurts India’s sovereignty and national interest but also directly insults the sentiments of 140 crore Indians.”
The traders body has resolved that traders across India will stop importing goods originating from Turkey and Azerbaijan or exports of Indian goods to these two countries. Indian exporters, importers and business delegations will be discouraged from any engagement with companies or institutions from these nations.
Travel agencies and event planners will be urged not to promote Turkey and Azerbaijan as tourist or business. “A memorandum will be submitted to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Ministry of External Affairs urging policy-level review of all commercial ties with these nations,” Khandelwal said.
Published on May 16, 2025