03-Jun-2025
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India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC): A Transformative Connectivity Initiative

IMEEC stands at the intersection of strategic diplomacy and economic interests.

At the recent G20 summit in Delhi, a monumental announcement took place- the launch of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC). Representing a multi-modal trade route, IMEEC connects India to Europe and, eventually, the US via the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and Israel.

The corridor encompasses Indian ports on the West Coast (Mundra, Kandla, Navi Mumbai), linking them to ports in the UAE (Jebel Ali, Fujairah) and Saudi Arabia (Dammam, Ras al Khair). Cargo will traverse through Saudi Arabia to Jordan, then to Israel’s port in Haifa via a comprehensive railway network. The journey culminates in Europe at the nearest port, Piraeus in Greece.

The significance of IMEEC cannot be overstated. This ambitious venture aims to bolster commerce and cooperation among participating nations, potentially spurring substantial economic growth and development. Experts and industry leaders have praised it as a game-changer with the potential to enhance the resilience of the global supply chain by reducing dependency on routes like the Suez Canal, which gained notoriety due to its blockage in 2021.

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Also Read: India’s Global Leadership: G-20 and Development

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