India buys this important item from Azerbaijaan, These items might get costlier if India ends ties with Azerbaijan; here’s the complete list
Following Turkey’s open support for Pakistan during the recent tensions between India and its neighbour, relations between India and Turkey have become increasingly strained, raising concerns about the future of diplomatic and strategic ties between the two nations. India launched Operation Sindoor and carried out precise strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Indian Armed Forces repelled Pakistan’s subsequent aggression and pounded its airports. Meanwhile, there have been growing appeals in the country for boycotting travel to Turkey and Azerbaijan. Turkey and Azerbaijan rallied behind Pakistan despite its support for cross-border terrorism against India and its aggression after Operation Sindoor.
During the war, countries like Turkey and Azerbaijan extended their support to Pakistan. While India has offered assistance to Turkey on various occasions in the past, Turkey’s position during the conflict came as a disappointment to many in India.
Turkey supplied drones to Pakistan, which were used against India. During this time, Azerbaijan also openly stood in support of Pakistan. China, which has long backed Pakistan, continued its support as well. Pakistan even launched attacks on India using several Chinese missiles.
India has started taking firm steps against Turkey and Azerbaijan. One of the first moves was the cancellation of a contract with the Turkish company Celebi. As tensions continue to rise, there is a possibility that trade relations with both nations could be suspended.
Meanwhile, Jamia Millia Islamia has suspended all Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with Turkish educational institutions, amid escalating calls across the country to boycott Turkey over its vocal support for Pakistan during the recent conflict.
Meanwhile, India is preparing to deliver a major blow to Azerbaijan. India is planning to send a shipment of weapons worth 720 million dollars to Armenia, a longtime adversary of Azerbaijan. The conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia has been ongoing for nearly four decades.
According to the report of Indian Aerospace Defense News (IADN), Armenia is likely to purchase 15 units of the most upgraded version of the Indian Air Defense System Akash-1S which is being seen as a significant threat to Armenia.
Amid rising tensions between India and Azerbaijan, there is a possibility that trade relations between the two nations could be halted. Let’s explore what India imports from Azerbaijan and how a disruption in trade might impact both countries.
India is one of the biggest buyers of crude oil from Azerbaijan, with crude oil making up 98% of all imports from the country. While India might find it easier to pause trade with Azerbaijan in the short term, this decision could have a serious impact on Azerbaijan’s economy and the people who depend on it.
India exports tobacco and its products, tea, coffee, grains, chemicals, plastics, rubber, paper and paperboard, and ceramic products to Azerbaijan.
Meanwhile, India imports animal feed, organic chemicals, essential oils and perfumes, raw hides, and leather from Azerbaijan. If relations between India and Azerbaijan worsen, it could lead to a rise in the prices of these goods.
Besides, many Indians travel to Turkey and Azerbaijan for vacations, and several Indian films are also shot there. Due to the rising tensions, a significant number of bookings have been canceled, dealing a blow to the tourism industry in both countries.
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