Azerbaijan's Unwavering Support for Pakistan Amid Diplomatic Tensions

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Azerbaijan's head of a prominent think tank, Dr. Ahmed Shaheer Oghlu, has strongly condemned Indian threats against Baku, reaffirming the country's unwavering support for Pakistan's stance amid recent diplomatic tensions. In response to reports of Indian tourism companies and lobbies threatening sanctions and travel boycotts against Azerbaijan, Dr. Oghlu urged those issuing such warnings to 'read history well' before attempting to intimidate the Azerbaijani nation. This stance comes amidst a sharp decline in Indian travel bookings to Turkey and Azerbaijan, with cancellations increasing by 50% due to boycott calls.

Key Takeaways:

  • Azerbaijan's Institute for Democracy and Human Rights, led by Dr. Ahmed Shaheer Oghlu, has condemned Indian threats against Baku and reaffirmed the country's support for Pakistan's stance.
  • Dr. Oghlu urged those issuing warning to 'read history well' before attempting to intimidate the Azerbaijani nation.
  • Azerbaijan has a long history of defending its brother countries, as Dr. Oghlu stressed, 'Azerbaijan has never betrayed a brother for personal gain.'
  • Despite potential economic impacts, Dr. Oghlu emphasized that Azerbaijan prioritizes 'honour and brotherhood over temporary economic gains.'
  • India's travel boycott against Turkey and Azerbaijan has led to a sharp decline in bookings, with cancellations increasing by 50%.
  • Major Indian travel platforms like MakeMyTrip have reported a 60% drop in new bookings to Turkey and Azerbaijan, with cancellations surging by 250% over the past week.
  • EaseMyTrip and Ixigo have suspended bookings to these countries, aligning with the nationalistic sentiment prevailing in India.

Statistics:

  • 50% increase in cancellations of Indian travel bookings to Turkey and Azerbaijan due to boycott calls (Livemint).
  • 60% drop in new bookings to Turkey and Azerbaijan as reported by MakeMyTrip (Livemint).
  • 250% surge in cancellations of bookings to Turkey and Azerbaijan over the past week, as reported by MakeMyTrip (Livemint).
  • 50% decline in Indian travel bookings to Turkey and Azerbaijan, as reported by a Livemint article.

Sources:

  • X (Dr. Ahmed Shaheer Oghlu's statement)
  • Livemint (report on decline in Indian travel bookings to Turkey and Azerbaijan)