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India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
August 16 , 2025
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- The ongoing Israel-Gaza war has disrupted the IMEC corridor’s progress.
- The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) aims to cut shipping time from India to Europe by about 40% through enhanced connectivity.
- IMEC’s route includes two legs:
- India to the UAE and Gulf via ports and rail, and
- From Israel’s Haifa port to Europe via Greece and Italy.
- The project was announced in 2023 during India’s G20 Presidency.
- The conflict increases risks like higher insurance premiums for shipping and worsens geopolitical tensions that undermine IMEC’s implementation.
- Despite challenges, India’s strong ties with the UAE and Saudi Arabia keep parts of the corridor viable, particularly the India-Gulf leg.
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