Indian Tourist Footfall Plummets in Turkey, Azerbaijan Amid Geopolitical Tensions

• Indian tourist visits to Azerbaijan dropped by 63% and to Turkey by 34% between June and December last year compared to 2024.
• The decline follows 'Operation Sindoor' and revelations of Turkey and Azerbaijan's support for Pakistan, leading to boycott calls in India.
• Turkey's pro-Pakistan stance, including the use of Turkish-made drones by Pakistan, fueled the 'Boycott Turkey' campaign.
• PM Modi's visit to Cyprus and his statements in Parliament highlighted the few nations supporting Pakistan, including Turkey, China, and Azerbaijan.
• Travel portals like MakeMyTrip and EaseMyTrip ceased promoting Turkish tourist packages due to the diplomatic tensions.

Why It Matters: Indian tourism to Turkey and Azerbaijan significantly declined due to geopolitical tensions and their support for Pakistan.