G7 Nations Commit to India-Middle East-Europe Corridor at Summit

The G7 nations, in their summit communique, pledged support for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) amidst plans for transformative infrastructure projects. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation highlighted India's integral role. The communique also emphasized a commitment to a free Indo-Pacific, AI governance, and financial aid for Ukraine.


PTI | Bari | Updated: 15-06-2024 08:51 IST | Created: 15-06-2024 08:51 IST
G7 Nations Commit to India-Middle East-Europe Corridor at Summit
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In a decisive move, the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized nations have committed to promoting the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) as part of their infrastructure initiatives, as announced at the end of the three-day G7 Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's attendance underscored India's pivotal involvement in the multinational effort.

The Communique, issued post-summit, also reaffirmed the bloc's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, stressing adherence to the rule of law. Moreover, the G7's focus on transformative economic corridors aims to integrate regions through robust infrastructure.

The G7 communique highlighted unwavering support for Ukraine amid its prolonged conflict with Russia, introducing the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) Loans to provide significant financial assistance. With Pope Francis making a historic appearance at the summit, the leaders discussed cooperation on various topics, including Artificial Intelligence and enhancing strategic global influence.

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