Saudi Arabia, US sign MoU for corridor linking Asia, Gulf, Europe: Everything to know

[TriptiD]

Alas one of the considerations for those that border said ill-run countries is what will happen if said countries collapse.

Which is why the first ever summit last year between the leaders of Egypt, the UAE and Israel focused on the topic of wheat for Egypt. It relies heavily on cheap grains from Ukraine and Russia which of course are not as forthcoming like they used to be amd certainly not as cheap as before. The UAE later promised to sell $500 million worth to Egypt. Basically if the Egyptian government collapses or massive bread riots erupt, those just waiting to fill in the vacuum are considered extremely dangerous to the whole region. This is besides any humanitarian concerns of course.

Good point. India is the second largest wheat producer in the world and one of the areas of collaboration with the UAE has been food security. For historical reasons, India keeps a large reserve of wheat to manage food inflation and it can export it to partner countries through the corridor, if needed.

 

[Silicon0000]

The main part of this route is linking Israel-Jordan-Saudi Arabia-UAE ......... Rest is only top-ups.

 

[hyperman]

The experts have run the numbers and done the analysis.

Which experts? lol

Why will they oppose something that raises their geopolitical importance and places them on a major trade route ?

B/c its not going to be a major trade route? there is already the suez that exists. lol, also current Jordanian relations with Israel are toxic over whats happening in the West Bank. The is no guarantee of any road and rail link not being targeted by resistance fighters.

There is an open insurgency in Balochistan against Cpec, but that hasn't stopped it so far, has it ?

B/c China is heavily invested in getting a route to the Arab gulf bypassing the Singapore straits choke point as a contingency.

Nobody cares for Jordan's opinion, not then and not now. Israelis will protect the lines, etc.

What do you mean no one cares about Jordan, it passed though jordan dummy. lol Israel will "protect" the line inside jordan and the west bank?

Jordan is fully on board as the MOU would NEVER include a country that had not already affirmed its willingness.

source? lol

And why would you assume that, Saudi hasn't even established ties yet, and you think this is going to somehow materialize through Israel without domestic opposition.

 

[Cash GK]

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Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and U.S. President Joe Biden shake hands next to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the day of the G20 summit in New Delhi, India, September 9, 2023. (Reuters)


September 9, 2023

Saudi Arabia and the US signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the India – Middle East – Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). The Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made the announcement on the sidelines of the G20 summit held in New Delhi.

Here’s everything you need to know:

The MoU was signed by Saudi Arabia, the US, the EU, India, UAE, France, Germany, and Italy. It states that the IMEC is expected to stimulate economic development through enhanced connectivity and economic integration between Asia, the Gulf, and Europe.

The IMEC will be comprised of two separate corridors, the east one connecting India to the Gulf and the northern one connecting the Gulf to Europe.

It will also include a railway that “will provide a reliable and cost-effective cross-border ship-to-rail transit network to supplement existing maritime and road transport routes – enabling goods and services to transit to, from, and between India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel, and Europe,” according to the MoU.

“Along the railway route, Participants intend to enable the laying of cable for electricity and digital connectivity, as well as pipe for clean hydrogen export. This corridor will secure regional supply chains, increase trade accessibility, improve trade facilitation, and support an increased emphasis on environmental social, and government impacts,” the MoU stated.

The participating countries expect the corridor to “increase efficiencies, reduce costs, enhance economic unity, generate jobs, and lower greenhouse gas emissions – – resulting in a transformative integration of Asia, Europe and the Middle East.”

Saudi Arabia’s state news agency SPA reported: “This project aims to facilitate the transit of renewable electricity and clean hydrogen via transmission cables and pipelines as well as constructing rail linkages. It is also intended to enhance energy security, support efforts for the development of clean energy, promote digital economy through digital connectivity and transmission of data via fiber cables, and promote trade and transport of goods by rail and through ports.”

Saudi analyst Ali Shihabi said on platform X: “This fits in with Saudi plans to develop the Kingdom into a logistical hub serving West Asia, Europe, ME and East Africa.”

The White House said in a statement: “The transformative partnership has the potential to usher in a new era of connectivity from Europe to Asia with a railway, linked through ports, connected by the Middle East. This will create novel interconnections to facilitate global trade, expand reliable access to electricity, facilitate clean energy distribution, and strengthen telecommunications links.”

According to the White House fact sheet, the founding partners of the project intend to work with international partners and the private sector to: “Connect India to Europe—linked by a railway line and existing ports through the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Israel—that will generate economic growth while incentivizing new investments and the creation of quality jobs.”

Additionally, the founding countries will aim to: “Connect two continents to commercial hubs and facilitate the development and export of clean energy. Support existing trade and manufacturing synergies and strengthen food security and supply chains. And Link energy grids and telecommunication lines through undersea cables to expand reliable access to electricity, enabling innovation of advanced clean energy technology and connect communities to secure and stable Internet.”

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the announcement of the corridor as a “major development”, according to the Times of Israel. He described the initiative as “a cooperation project that is the greatest in our history” and one that “takes us to a new era of regional and global integration and cooperation, unprecedented and unique in its scope.”

He added that the new corridor “will bring to fruition a years-long vision that will change the face of the Middle East and of Israel.”


https://english.alarabiya.net/News/...r-linking-Asia-Gulf-Europe-Everything-to-know


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Pakistan and Iran they can chicken neck this route any day. But Pakistan ships are already passing and using this route. This route as many ssues

 

[TriptiD]

Which experts? lol

The logistics experts from the US, EU, Germany,France, Italy, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, Israel and India who advised their respective governments before the agreement was signed.

B/c its not going to be a major trade route? there is already the suez that exists. lol, also current Jordanian relations with Israel are toxic over whats happening in the West Bank. The is no guarantee of any road and rail link not being targeted by resistance fighters.

Suez is saturated and too expensive compared to this route. Jordan has very little natural resources and is dependent on remittances from richer Gulf countries and aid from US, EU and GCC countries to keep its economy afloat. I am sure the King knows which side his bread is buttered. He cannot afford to antagonize all of his foreign donors. Also, this will massively increase Jordan's geopolitical stature. Jordanians would be idiots not to participate.

B/c China is heavily invested in getting a route to the Arab gulf bypassing the Singapore straits choke point as a contingency.

The Americans, EU, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE and India are also committed to the IMEC route. Between them, they have enough military resources to protect the route.

What do you mean no one cares about Jordan, it passed though jordan dummy. lol Israel will "protect" the line inside jordan and the west bank?

It will probably be Saudis or Americans who will provide security inside Jordan, if needed.

And why would you assume that, Saudi hasn't even established ties yet, and you think this is going to somehow materialize through Israel without domestic opposition.

The optics can all be handled. Israel may make some concessions on Palestine while normalizing relations so that Saudi Arabia can potray itself to be the champion of the Palestine cause and the leader of the Arab and Muslim world.

 

[Silicon0000]

Mark my words ............ The main part of this whole agreement is to provide Israel access to Saudia and UAE. Rest are just top-ups.

 

[Kaniska]

The main part of this route is linking Israel-Jordan-Saudi Arabia-UAE ......... Rest is only top-ups.

Exactly...Even if India is on board, but this project is entirely driven by SA ambition to be a key player in Asia by on boarding India long with it. So it is not like India is driving the project rather India is a joining the project which will be driven by Arabs in collaboration with West and their partners.

 

[FuturePAF]

Haifa port was recently handed over to Adani. This is long time in making. Adani is strategically placed to make it a reality.

Haifa Port, Gautam Adani and Israel's plan for the Middle East

The multi-billion dollar purchase by the Indian billionaire will accelerate Israel's integration into the Middle East as it expands and deepens its occupation over Palestinian life and land

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So this might as well be called the Adani corridor; starts at an Adani port in India, probably goes to an Adani port in UAE and over rails (in Jordan) about to be build under Adani subsidiary, to an Adani port in Israel and on to Europe where the final port will be Adani linked as well.

 

[The SC]

Saudi Arabia Urges Swift Launch of Economic Corridor Implementation Measures​

https://english.aawsat.com/gulf/453...nch-economic-corridor-implementation-measures

 

[Dalit]

I am so happy to see Pakistan getting humiliated in this fashion. The generals must be licking their wounds LOL Very satisfying.

The Pakistani generals begged for a photo op with MBS. MBS never came.

Pakistan and Iran they can chicken neck this route any day. But Pakistan ships are already passing and using this route. This route as many ssues

LOL Pakistani generals would sell themselves to the Arab monarchs in a heartbeat.

 

[Puffin]

Pakistan and Iran they can chicken neck this route any day. But Pakistan ships are already passing and using this route. This route as many ssues

Pakistan has the navel resources and the political/military will to chicken neck Saudi, UAE, UAE, EU, USA and India trade route ?

I have heard of talking through one's a-hole. This fits the bill.

 

[Dalit]

Pakistan has the navel resources and the political/military will to chicken neck Saudi, UAE, UAE, EU, USA and India trade route ?

I have heard of talking through one's a-hole. This fits the bill.

Teri maa ki phuddi Indian madarchod.

Did you translate? I promise. Translation is fun.

 

[Cash GK]

Pakistan has the navel resources and the political/military will to chicken neck Saudi, UAE, UAE, EU, USA and India trade route ?

I have heard of talking through one's a-hole. This fits the bill.

They took whole nato by using small group of taliban what you smoke in Africa these days as Africais is fighting for it freedom from France . Second Saudi and arab countries still depend on Pakistani security pect

 

[Dalit]

They took whole nato by using small group of taliban what you smoke in Africa these days as Africais is fighting for it freedom from France . Second Saudi and arab countries still depend on Pakistani security pect

This phuddi is not an African. He is an Indian.

 

[Cash GK]

This phuddi is not an African. He is an Indian.

I know 70 perfect India is worse then Africa