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Outgoing U.S. envoy to India urges enthusiasm among IMEC partners for implementation of corridor
1 day, 14 hours ago

Outgoing U.S. envoy to India urges enthusiasm among IMEC partners for implementation of corridor

The Hindu  

Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti suggested that India, United States and the partners in Gulf countries should show enthusiasm in the implementation of India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor and that the project had “hit a pause” due to the conflict in West Asia. “I think IMEC is very important, and the vision laid out by India and the United States …

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Iran, Israel tensions source of concern, says Jaishankar
1 month ago

Iran, Israel tensions source of concern, says Jaishankar

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The tensions between Israel and Iran are a “source of concern” and India's diplomatic efforts are focused on addressing this issue, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday. India has an interest in trying to mitigate the security situation arising from the conflict in West Asia because of its impact on trade, including the diversion of maritime …

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How The Gaza War Is Impacting Saudi Arabia's NEOM & IMEC Projects | Statecraft | Episode 26
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How The Gaza War Is Impacting Saudi Arabia's NEOM & IMEC Projects | Statecraft | Episode 26

India Today  

The ongoing Gaza conflict is not only a humanitarian crisis but also a major geopolitical challenge affecting the future of two of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in West Asia: Saudi Arabia’s NEOM mega-city and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. In this video, we break down how the escalating tensions are disrupting both the NEOM project—Saudi Arabia's high-tech city of …

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EAM Jaishankar Calls For 'De-Risking' As West Asia Conflict Disrupts Trade Flow
4 months ago

EAM Jaishankar Calls For 'De-Risking' As West Asia Conflict Disrupts Trade Flow

ABP News  

New Delhi: The disruptions in crucial shipping routes and trade flows triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia strengthened the case for de-risking, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday. In an address at an India-Mediterranean business conclave, Jaishankar, referring to the proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, said it aims to become a "cornerstone of global connectivity". "Disruptions …

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Impact of Gaza War on IMEC corridor too soon to know, says White House
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Impact of Gaza War on IMEC corridor too soon to know, says White House

ABP News  

Washington, Jul 26 : The impact of the Gaza war on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, an ambitious initiative of US President Joe Biden, that creates an economic corridor from India to Europe via the Middle East is too early to know, the White House said on Thursday. The president's absolutely still committed to it,” White House National Security Communications …

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India-backed IMEC will be Game-Changer of 21st Century: Murmu
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India-backed IMEC will be Game-Changer of 21st Century: Murmu

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor will prove to be one of the "biggest game-changers" of the 21st century, President Droupadi Murmu said in Parliament on Thursday. Murmu also said that the global order is taking a "new shape" and that the government's efforts are resulting in "Bharat" giving new confidence to the world as a "Vishwa-Bandhu". Outlining the …

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Modi, Meloni review progress of India-Italy strategic partnership at G7 Summit
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Modi, Meloni review progress of India-Italy strategic partnership at G7 Summit

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni have reviewed the progress of the bilateral strategic partnership and agreed to strengthen cooperation in global fora and multilateral initiatives, including the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. A Ministry of External Affairs readout of the meeting said the leaders committed to fulfil their shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific …

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G7 nations vow to back India-Middle East-Europe corridor
6 months, 3 weeks ago

G7 nations vow to back India-Middle East-Europe corridor

Hindustan Times  

The G7 nations have pledged support to specific infrastructure projects like the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor in their summit statement or the G7 Communique, released at the conclusion of the three-day G7 Summit, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended. “We will further promote concrete G7 PGII initiatives, flagship projects, and complementary initiatives to develop transformative economic corridors for quality infrastructure …

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G7 leaders provide big boost to PM Modi, commit to promoting India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
6 months, 3 weeks ago

G7 leaders provide big boost to PM Modi, commit to promoting India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor

India TV News  

G7 Summit 2024: In a big win for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the leaders of the Group of Seven nations have committed to promoting concrete infrastructure initiatives such as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor in the G7 Summit Communique issued at the end of the three-day G7 Summit. “We will further promote concrete G7 PGII initiatives, flagship projects, and complementary …

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'Hello from the Melodi team': Italy PM Meloni tweets video with PM Modi | WATCH
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Hello from the Melodi team': Italy PM Meloni tweets video with PM Modi | WATCH

India TV News  

In a cheer for #Melodi fans, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni tweeted a selfie video with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a selfie photo of both Prime Ministers went viral on social media. Taking to her official page on social media platform X, the Italian Prime Minister shared the video with PM Modi saying, "Hello from the Melodi team" with …

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European labs led by imec to receive $2.7 billion in Chips Act funding
7 months, 2 weeks ago

European labs led by imec to receive $2.7 billion in Chips Act funding

The Hindu  

Leading European research labs will receive 2.5 billion euros in funding under the European Chips Act to set up a pilot line to develop and test future generations of advanced computer chips, Belgium's imec said on Wednesday. The European Union's 43 billion euro Chips Act was announced in 2023 to support domestic European chipmaking, a counterbalance to plans by China, …

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Matter of concern: EAM Jaishankar on delay in IMEC implementation in view of situation in West Asia
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Matter of concern: EAM Jaishankar on delay in IMEC implementation in view of situation in West Asia

The Hindu  

The delay in implementation of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor in view of the current situation in West Asia is a matter of "concern" and the expectation generated following firming up of the initiative in September last has to be "adjusted" a bit now, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said. In an exclusive interview to PTI, Mr. Jaishankar said …

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Matter of concern: EAM Jaishankar on delay in IMEC implementation in view of situation in West Asia
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Matter of concern: EAM Jaishankar on delay in IMEC implementation in view of situation in West Asia

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The delay in implementation of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor in view of the current situation in West Asia is a matter of "concern" and the expectation generated following firming up of the initiative in September last has to be "adjusted" a bit now, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said. Matter of concern: EAM Jaishankar on delay …

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Can the IMEC address the Red Sea crisis? | Explained
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Can the IMEC address the Red Sea crisis? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: As the Red Sea crisis enters its fourth month, global supply chains are increasingly grappling with inflated freights, delayed vessel schedules, and product shortages. India’s trade with European and North African countries flows entirely through the Red Sea route which is almost 24% of its exports and 14% of its imports. As per the Federation of …

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Boosting ties with India should be cornerstone of EU’s foreign policy: Greek PM
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Boosting ties with India should be cornerstone of EU’s foreign policy: Greek PM

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Strengthening the partnership with India should be a cornerstone of the European Union’s foreign policy since the country is seen as a consensus builder and as a voice of reason in an increasingly polarised world, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis address at Raisina Dialogue Mitsotakis, who was delivering the keynote address as the …

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India, Greece agree to bolster ties as Modi meets Greek counterpart Mitsotakis
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India, Greece agree to bolster ties as Modi meets Greek counterpart Mitsotakis

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India and Greece on Wednesday agreed to bolster cooperation in areas ranging from defence manufacturing and trade to connectivity and to speedily finalise a migration and mobility pact as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his visiting Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Pointing to opportunities created by India’s efforts to jointly develop and produce military hardware, Modi said …

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India, Greece agree to boost IMEC connectivity; firm up migration and mobility pact
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India, Greece agree to boost IMEC connectivity; firm up migration and mobility pact

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI India and Greece on Monday agreed to work towards co-production and co-development of military hardware and decided to firm up a mobility and migration pact as soon as possible, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his visiting Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis holding extensive talks to impart "new energy" to the bilateral ties. India welcomes Greece's active participation and …

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India, UAE Sign Pact To Operationalise India-Middle East-Europe Corridor
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India, UAE Sign Pact To Operationalise India-Middle East-Europe Corridor

ABP News  

Coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Gulf region, India and the UAE have inked a pact for quickly operationalising the ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor despite the repeated Houthi strikes on vessels in the Red Sea prompted by the Israel-Hamas war. The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, which will connect India, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, …

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A revival of the IMEC idea amid choppy geopolitics
11 months, 2 weeks ago

A revival of the IMEC idea amid choppy geopolitics

The Hindu  

The Yemen conflict has seen an alarming erosion in the shipping industry’s confidence in the Suez Canal continuing to be the backbone of east-west trade. Critics of IMEC say the Arab Street would simply not allow any major trade link between Saudi Arabia and Israel many years after the Gaza war ends. Rail projects such as Etihad Rail and the …

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The Melody Coming From Italy And India Grates On China’s Ears
1 year ago

The Melody Coming From Italy And India Grates On China’s Ears

News 18  

This year in September, during the G20 Summit held in India, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that Italy would withdraw from China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Recently, after another meeting with India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in Dubai, Meloni submitted an official letter to China on Italy’s withdrawal from the BRI. They met again in September, on the occasion …

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The future of the IMEC hinges on stable West Asia
1 year, 1 month ago

The future of the IMEC hinges on stable West Asia

Hindustan Times  

On the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi in September, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, a planned new trade route running from India to Europe. Involving Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Italy, the European Union, and the United States in addition to India, IMEC aims to build trade and …

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IMEC a ‘win-win situation’ for all States involved, not without its geopolitical challenges: FM
1 year, 1 month ago

IMEC a ‘win-win situation’ for all States involved, not without its geopolitical challenges: FM

The Hindu  

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor is a “win-win situation” for all states involved, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said here on Wednesday, while highlighting that the project is “not without its geopolitical challenges”. Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar said the fragile security situation in the South China Sea, in addition to “violations” of established Codes of Conduct or Confidence-Building Measures, …

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India-Middle East-Europe Corridor is ‘promising’, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
1 year, 1 month ago

India-Middle East-Europe Corridor is ‘promising’, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Live Mint  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced "promising prospects" of the India-Middle East-Europe Connectivity Corridor, while addressing the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2023 on November 15 in New Delhi, ANI reported. Key Highlights of the IMEC Project Sitharaman detailed that the IMEC inked during India's G20 Presidency at the 18th G20 Summit in New Delhi on September 9-10, is a multi-modal economic …

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Will IMEC Prove Effective in Containing China’s BRI?
1 year, 3 months ago

Will IMEC Prove Effective in Containing China’s BRI?

The Diplomat  

A new transcontinental digital and transport connectivity initiative, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, was announced on the sidelines of the recent G-20 summit in New Delhi. A transnational digital and transport connectivity corridor, IMEC envisages linking India with Europe via the Middle East through sea and over land. According to the MoU, IMEC comprises two corridors – the Eastern Corridor …

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