India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC): Transforming Global Trade Dynamics

General Studies Paper-II, the topic on Bilateral, Regional, and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Introduction The India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC), launched during the G20 Summit (September 2023), aims to establish a transcontinental connectivity route between India, the Middle East, and Europe. Designed as an alternative to traditional maritime routes such as the Suez Canal, IMEC promises…