Turkey's Trade with Pakistan: Apples, Tourism, and Marble—A Costly Friendship

India's Boycott Movement Targets Turkish Imports Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Turkey's growing economic ties with Pakistan are leading to significant repercussions in India. In response to Turkey's support for Pakistan, Indian traders are boycotting Turkish products, including marble, apples, and tourism packages. This movement is gaining momentum in cities like Udaipur and Pune, where traders are urging the Indian government to impose a ban on Turkish imports. The Travel Agents Association of India has also suspended bookings for Turkey and Azerbaijan, citing their support for Pakistan. These actions reflect India's frustration with Turkey's diplomatic stance and are impacting bilateral trade and tourism.

Helping Pakistan is proving to be costly for Turkey. Udaipur's marble traders have decided not to buy Turkey's marble. Earlier, Pune's businessmen have decided not to import apples from Turkey. Marble traders said - If we stop trade with Turkey, the demand for Indian marble will increase.

Turkey, which helped Pakistan by sending drones to Pakistan, is facing constant outrage. Now Udaipur's marble traders have decided not to buy Turkey's marble. Earlier, Pune's businessmen have decided not to import apples from Turkey.

After this, Udaipur Marble Processors Committee President Kapil Surana has spoken about stopping marble trade with Turkey. He said, 'Udaipur is Asia's largest marble exporter. All the members of the committee had unanimously agreed to stop trade with Turkey, because Turkey supports Pakistan. 70% of the marble imported to India comes from Turkey.