India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC)

February 15, 2025

Recently India and France reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC), which was launched during the G20 Summit in Delhi in September 2023.
The project, involving Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, faced delays due to the Gaza conflict, but both countries emphasized its importance for regional trade and economic growth and pledged to work together more closely on its implementation.
The India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) is a connectivity project aimed at enhancing trade between India, the Arabian Peninsula, the Mediterranean, and Europe by developing infrastructure such as ports, railways, roads, sea routes, and pipelines.
Announced in 2023 during the G20 Summit in New Delhi, it involves India, the US, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, France, Germany, Italy, and the European Union.
IMEC consists of two corridors: the eastern corridor connecting India to the Arabian Gulf, and the northern corridor linking the Gulf to Europe, with a cross-border railway network, maritime routes, and additional infrastructure like electricity grids, fiber optics, and hydrogen pipelines.
The project aims to reduce costs, enhance regional supply chains, promote economic cooperation, and lower emissions, supported by the US-led Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII).