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Although Turkish government officials have been circumspect about criticising Western governments over FETO, influential media figures have accused the network of working for the CIA
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On the issue of India and Turkey signing a free trade agreement, Turkish minister Lutfi Elvan said the working group set up to look into the matter has prepared a draft report and once India ratifies it, the process can move forward
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The increased air connectivity will cater to rising immigrant traffic, student population, tourism and business travel
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Turkey is also keen to open its cultural centre Yunus Emre Institute in New Delhi and is awaiting the Indian government's consent
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Indonesia has seen a spike in foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) from India, but its tourism promotion efforts have been stymied by a lack of direct air connections
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'We are getting more tourists from places like India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. This year we are looking for 20 per cent more tourist from India,' says Ozgur Ayturk, coordinator at the Ministry of Culture and Tourism's promotion division
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Ras Al Khaimah presents itself as a more relaxed and affordable destination that offers 'authentic' Arabian hospitality to visitors than its flashy neighbour Dubai
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Indonesia included Indians in its free visa on arrival scheme from October this year as part of its efforts to become a major Asian holiday destination
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AirAsia restarting its Kuala Lumpur-New Delhi service, which was discontinued in 2012 due to high operating costs, from February 3 next year
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Mauritius recorded 61,157 Indian visitors in 2014, making India its sixth largest source of foreign tourist arrivals, reports Shakir Husain Mauritius is looking for a 20 per cent annual growth in tourists from India and remains focused on attracting high-end travellers. Between January and July this year the country received about 45,000 tourists, representing an increase of 21.5 per cent over the same period in 2014.
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