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Turkey Faces Backlash in India Over Support for Pakistan

Strategic Insights

May 14, 2025 — 1 min read

Tensions between India and Turkey have reached a boiling point as India's Operation Sindoor exposed Islamabad's involvement in cross-border terrorism. In the aftermath, widespread outrage erupted in India against Turkey for its decision to back Islamabad. This outrage intensified after reports emerged that Turkey helped Pakistan with drones, which were then used by Pakistan to target civilian and military installations in India. As a result, New Delhi is now likely to review contracts given to Turkey-based Celebi Aviation, a company that handles high-security tasks at nine Indian airports.

Key Takeaways:

Celebi Aviation, a Turkish-based company, has been handling high-security tasks at nine Indian airports, including Delhi and Mumbai, since its establishment in India through a joint venture at Mumbai International Airport in 1958.
The company operates across three continents with 3,000 employees and offers facilities such as ramp handling, passenger and cargo operations.
Celebi Airport Services India manages ground handling operations, while Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India oversees cargo services at Delhi International Airport.
The company's operations in India are critical to the safe and efficient functioning of airport operations.
The Shiv Sena has issued a 10-day ultimatum to Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) to end its contract with Celebi Aviation.
Leading online travel booking platforms MakeMyTrip and EaseMyTrip have reported mass cancellations and a sharp drop in Indian tourists wanting to travel to Turkey and Azerbaijan due to their anti-India stand during Operation Sindoor.

Statistics:

Celebi Aviation has 3,000 employees worldwide.
The company operates across three continents.
Celebi Aviation was founded in 1958.
The company has established two separate firms in India: Celebi Airport Services India and Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India.
Nine Indian airports, including Delhi and Mumbai, currently contract with Celebi Aviation.

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