The Mediterranean region, a historic hub of global commerce, culture and politics, holds strategic importance for India. “India’s ties with the Mediterranean region are very historic,” Abhinav Pandya, founder, director and CEO of the Usanas Foundation think tank, told ETV Bharat. During his speech in Rome, Jaishankar also said that the new element of the relationship between India and the Mediterranean region will be connectivity. It comprises an Eastern Corridor connecting India to the Gulf region and a Northern Corridor connecting the Gulf region to Europe. According to Pandya, the IMEEC has emerged as a strong factor in ties between India and the Mediterranean region.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 25, 2024 16:13 UTC