The United States, the European Union, Saudi Arabia and India have agreed to establish a new India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor. This initiative is described in messaging from the White House, which notes the consensus reached by the participating governments. DEA News confirms the outline for what leaders hope will be a transformative regional link.
The core aim outlined in the document is clear: to drive economic development by smoothing the flow of goods, services and investments across a wider geography that stretches from the Indian subcontinent toward the Gulf and onward into Europe. The plan envisions a coordinated framework that would help businesses operate with fewer barriers and create new opportunities for trade, manufacturing, and infrastructure investment in participating economies.
According to the proposal, IMEC will be organized as two complementary corridors: an eastern leg that connects India to the Persian Gulf and a northern leg that runs from the Persian Gulf toward Europe. This dual-path design is intended to maximize logistics efficiency, reduce transit times and improve reliability for cross-border commerce among the involved markets, including partners in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel and European economies.
At the same time, developments surrounding the G20 summit in New Delhi on September 9 highlighted a broader commitment to social advancement alongside economic aims. Delegates from member nations discussed concrete steps aimed at eliminating discrimination against women and dismantling gender stereotypes in pursuit of more inclusive growth. The dialogue emphasized how equitable participation in the labor market and leadership roles can contribute to stronger, more resilient economies across the bloc. [Cite: G20 Summit Communications]
In parallel, remarks from Russia’s G20 Sherpa Svetlana Lukash underscored a shared resolve among the group’s principals to address global conflicts through united action and constructive diplomacy. The sentiment reflected a recognition that stability and predictability in international relations are essential to sustaining long-term economic projects and regional integration efforts. [Cite: G20 Summit Brief]
Earlier, Ukraine and its foreign affairs ministry expressed dissatisfaction with the absence of explicit anti-Russian language in the final G20 declaration addressing the conflict in Ukraine. The ministry indicated that this omission was a point of concern for Kyiv and signaled expectations for future statements to more clearly articulate positions on ongoing tensions. [Cite: Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Statements]
Additionally, a spokesperson from the Russian Foreign Ministry cautioned against overinterpreting media coverage of the G20 communiqué and urged media outlets to avoid sensationalism while evaluating the official text. The message reflected a preference for careful, direct diplomacy and a focus on substantive policy language in global forums. [Cite: Russian Foreign Ministry Notice]