<p>The leaders of India, Saudi Arabia, European Union and the United States launched India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor to facilitate the flow of commerce, energy and data to, from and between India the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel and Europe. The project, unveiled during&nbsp;New Delhi G20 summit, was opposed by China which saw it a direct threat to its own ambitious Belt and Road Initiative.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The launch of India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor — which the US President Joe Biden hailed as 'a real big deal' — follows reports that Italy may soon&nbsp;exit China's Belt and Road Initiative; the former was hailed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in New delhi as a "milestone in strengthening global interconnections."</p>

<p>"We look forward to the integration of the initiative and the Economic Corridor project which is announced in this meeting. I would like to thank those who worked with us to reach this founding step to establish this important economic corridor," Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Muhammed Bin Salman said.</p>

<h2><strong>Modi's 'Bharat' gets focus on 'regional integrity' through transcontinental connectivity</strong></h2>

<p>The principles of the project aim to stand in contrast to the type of infrastructure funded by China’s Belt and Road Initiative, whose funding has been slammed for being opaque and throwing poorer nations into debt traps.</p>

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<p>Launching the India-Middle East-Economic Corridor, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that connectivity initiative is not just a matter of business but a matter of trust between then and that "adhesion to international rules, respect for all nations' sovereignty and regional integrity" must form the bedrock of such ambitious initiatives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A part of China's Belt and Road Initiative passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in India's north, which New Delhi says is violation of its sovereignty and regional integrity.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>India-Europe corridor via West Asia: Signs of easing tensions?</strong></h2>

<p>Over three years since the signing of Abraham Accords — a series of joint normalisation agreements initially between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain; and later Sudan and Morocco — <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-saudi-arabia-restore-ties-as-china-brokered-deal-outfoxes-west-570766">and six months since normalisation of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia</a>, there have been steady signs of de-escalation from prolonged tensions in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The transcontinental connectivity project announced in Delhi stems from the signs of stability in the region and expectation&nbsp;of restoration of ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to Mohammed Soliman, director at the Middle East Institute and the strategist behind India-Israel-US-UAE partnership (I2U2), there are more agency for the countries involved in terms of drifts aligning with their own interests in India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor compared to the BRI, and this is what makes it more feasible, added Soliman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Although the neighborhood is plagued by geopolitical rivalries, there seems to be a shift towards de-escalation and finding common ground after a decade of upheavals," Soliman said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>India-Middle East-European Union economic corridor: Immediate timeline</strong></h2>

<p>So far no binding financial commitments have been made.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But previously, the European Union had separately earmarked the spending of up to €300bn on overseas infrastructure investments between 2021 and 2027 from its Global Gateway project, launched to take on China's Belt and Road Initiative and defend European interests across the wider region.</p>

<p>"It will be the most direct connection to date between India, the Arabian Gulf and Europe," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in New Delhi while sitting beside Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the US President Joe Biden at the launch of partnership for Global Infrastructure &nbsp;and Investment (PGII) and India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.</p>

<p>In the next 60 days, working groups will put together a fuller plan and set timelines.&nbsp;</p>

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The leaders of India, Saudi Arabia, European Union and the United States launched India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor to facilitate the flow of commerce, energy and data to, from and between India the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel and Europe. The project, unveiled during New Delhi G20 summit, was opposed by China which saw it a direct threat to its own ambitious Belt and Road Initiative. The launch of India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor — which the US President Joe Biden hailed as 'a real big deal' — follows reports that Italy may soon exit China's Belt and Road Initiative; the former was hailed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in New delhi as a "milestone in strengthening global interconnections." "We look forward to the integration of the initiative and the Economic Corridor project which is announced in this meeting. I would like to thank those who worked with us to reach this founding step to establish this important economic corridor," Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Muhammed Bin Salman said. Modi's 'Bharat' gets focus on 'regional integrity' through transcontinental connectivity The principles of the project aim to stand in contrast to the type of infrastructure funded by China’s Belt and Road Initiative, whose funding has been slammed for being opaque and throwing poorer nations into debt traps. Charting a journey of shared aspirations and dreams, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor promises to be a beacon of cooperation, innovation, and shared progress. As history unfolds, may this corridor be a testament to human endeavour and unity across continents. pic.twitter.com/vYBNo2oa5W — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 9, 2023 × Launching the India-Middle East-Economic Corridor, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that connectivity initiative is not just a matter of business but a matter of trust between then and that "adhesion to international rules, respect for all nations' sovereignty and regional integrity" must form the bedrock of such ambitious initiatives. A part of China's Belt and Road Initiative passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in India's north, which New Delhi says is violation of its sovereignty and regional integrity. India-Europe corridor via West Asia: Signs of easing tensions? Over three years since the signing of Abraham Accords — a series of joint normalisation agreements initially between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain; and later Sudan and Morocco — and six months since normalisation of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia, there have been steady signs of de-escalation from prolonged tensions in the region. The transcontinental connectivity project announced in Delhi stems from the signs of stability in the region and expectation of restoration of ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel. Also watch | Losing Momentum: China’s belt & road initiative × According to Mohammed Soliman, director at the Middle East Institute and the strategist behind India-Israel-US-UAE partnership (I2U2), there are more agency for the countries involved in terms of drifts aligning with their own interests in India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor compared to the BRI, and this is what makes it more feasible, added Soliman. "Although the neighborhood is plagued by geopolitical rivalries, there seems to be a shift towards de-escalation and finding common ground after a decade of upheavals," Soliman said. India-Middle East-European Union economic corridor: Immediate timeline So far no binding financial commitments have been made. But previously, the European Union had separately earmarked the spending of up to €300bn on overseas infrastructure investments between 2021 and 2027 from its Global Gateway project, launched to take on China's Belt and Road Initiative and defend European interests across the wider region. "It will be the most direct connection to date between India, the Arabian Gulf and Europe," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in New Delhi while sitting beside Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the US President Joe Biden at the launch of partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) and India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. In the next 60 days, working groups will put together a fuller plan and set timelines. The first phase will involve identifying the areas that need investment and where physical infrastructure can be connected between countries. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>In India, if the consensus on social media is to go by, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stole the most widespread spotlight as he mingled with world leaders at the G-20 summit. The Indian-origin leader of the UK's Conservative Party garnered the admiration of Indians for the purported display of humility when he sat beside Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on one knee as the elder leader from Dhaka sat on a chair. The picture was clicked&nbsp;right after the G20 leaders paid homage to Indian freedom icon&nbsp;Mahatma Gandhi at his resting place in New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Prior to that, earlier on the morning of September 10, Rishi Sunak along with his wife Akshata Murthy visited Swaminarayan Akshardham temple on the banks of river Yamuna in the eastern part of the Indian capital. The visit culminated into one of the top highlights of the Sunaks' Delhi visit, partly due to their Indian roots which played an active role in their show of cultural rootedness.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later during the day, social media was abuzz with pictures of their&nbsp;visit to Akshardham temple, with a unanimous verdict that they were a couple to watch, not just for their political presence, but for the undeniable chemistry which was&nbsp;visible in their gestures, glances, and the fashion choices they made.</p>

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<p>However, it has emerged that Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murthy could not complete one task from their Delhi to-do list.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a report in <em>The Guardian, </em>the UK Prime Minister and his wife could not visit one of their favourite Indian chain restaurants – Haldiram’s or Saravana Bhavan – because of restrictions that were put in place in New Delhi during the days of the G20 summit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But while Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty indeed could not visit the aforementioned restaurants, it must be noted that some of their outlets were open even in the New Delhi district of national capital on September 9 and September 10, the days when the G20 leaders'&nbsp;summit was hosted in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sunak was eyeing a diplomatic breakthrough from the summit towards an Indian trade deal. The two sides&nbsp;have been negotiating for more than 18 months. British officials have expressed confidence that the deal could be signed later this year as the Sunak administration tries&nbsp;to mitigate the effects of Brexit.</p>

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In India, if the consensus on social media is to go by, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stole the most widespread spotlight as he mingled with world leaders at the G-20 summit.

In India, if the consensus on social media is to go by, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stole the most widespread spotlight as he mingled with world leaders at the G-20 summit. The Indian-origin leader of the UK's Conservative Party garnered the admiration of Indians for the purported display of humility when he sat beside Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on one knee as the elder leader from Dhaka sat on a chair. The picture was clicked right after the G20 leaders paid homage to Indian freedom icon Mahatma Gandhi at his resting place in New Delhi. Rishi Sunak, the UK's Indian-origin PM, stole the spotlight as he mingled with world leaders at the Delhi G20 summit. pic.twitter.com/ntsCXCuvXh — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) September 10, 2023 × Prior to that, earlier on the morning of September 10, Rishi Sunak along with his wife Akshata Murthy visited Swaminarayan Akshardham temple on the banks of river Yamuna in the eastern part of the Indian capital. The visit culminated into one of the top highlights of the Sunaks' Delhi visit, partly due to their Indian roots which played an active role in their show of cultural rootedness. Later during the day, social media was abuzz with pictures of their visit to Akshardham temple, with a unanimous verdict that they were a couple to watch, not just for their political presence, but for the undeniable chemistry which was visible in their gestures, glances, and the fashion choices they made. Also read | G20 Summit: Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murty's radiant connection during India visit steals hearts Honoured to welcome 🇬🇧 Prime Minister @RishiSunak and #AkshataMurthy to celebrate the shared cultural heritage between India and the UK @BAPS #SwaminarayanAkshardham during the #G20 #LivingBridge pic.twitter.com/6IXtanxn15 — Swaminarayan Akshardham (@DelhiAkshardham) September 10, 2023 × However, it has emerged that Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murthy could not complete one task from their Delhi to-do list. According to a report in The Guardian, the UK Prime Minister and his wife could not visit one of their favourite Indian chain restaurants – Haldiram’s or Saravana Bhavan – because of restrictions that were put in place in New Delhi during the days of the G20 summit. But while Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty indeed could not visit the aforementioned restaurants, it must be noted that some of their outlets were open even in the New Delhi district of national capital on September 9 and September 10, the days when the G20 leaders' summit was hosted in India. Sunak was eyeing a diplomatic breakthrough from the summit towards an Indian trade deal. The two sides have been negotiating for more than 18 months. British officials have expressed confidence that the deal could be signed later this year as the Sunak administration tries to mitigate the effects of Brexit. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The absence of Russian President Vladimir Putin and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-message-through-its-downgraded-role-at-g20-summit-in-delhi-633842">Chinese leader Xi Jinping</a> from New Delhi's G20 summit was widely described as a sign of impending floundering of India's stewardship of one of the world's most important geo-economic forums.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But New Delhi began the summit with a bang, quite literally.</p>

<p>Right at the start of the inaugural session of the summit, host India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi hammered the gavel and embraced African Union's chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat into the fold of G20, revamping the forum of the world's wealthiest economies with the idea of reformed and inclusive multilateralism that successive governments in New Delhi and their representatives at UN headquarters in New York have long advocated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>African Union's inclusion in G20 was hailed by Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov as a mark of India's consistent efforts to be a voice of the reason for Global South, adding that the group of developing economies led by New Delhi helped avoid war in Ukraine overshadowing G20 agenda.</p>

<p>Following the inclusion of the 55-member bloc into the G20, the proceeding hours bore witness to a global consensus that was achieved as the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration, a landmark conclusion of an exhaustive G20 presidency led by India, particularly amid divergent views on Ukraine conflict.</p>

<p>Furthermore, the first day of the summit also saw the launch of the India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor — which the US President Joe Biden hailed as 'a real big deal' — &nbsp;a move <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/delhi-g20-modi-biden-mbs-launch-inter-continent-economic-corridor-to-outfox-chinas-bri-634176">experts told WION</a> was aimed at giving countries involved more agency in terms of drifts aligning with their own interests in the wake of Chinese efforts to establish an ambitious the Belt and Road Initiative.</p>

<p>In the efforts towards combating Climate Change, the unanimously adopted <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-five-key-takeaways-encompassing-roaring-success-of-new-delhi-g20-summit-634512">New Delhi declaration</a> called for the phasing out and rationalisation of fossil fuel subsidies and commits to reducing "unabated coal power" while boosting clean energy generation.</p>

<p>Besides, the Global Biofuels Alliance was launched with India, Brazil and the United States as its founding members, with sixteen other countries and twelve international organisations agreeing to join the group in New Delhi.</p>

<p>The alliance aims to expedite the global uptake of biofuels by facilitating technology advancements, intensifying the utilisation of sustainable biofuels, and shaping robust standard setting and certification through the participation of a wide spectrum of stakeholders.</p>

<p>By the end of the summit, Modi concluded with a proposal to hold a virtual G20 session to take stock of the progress on matters agreed upon in the Delhi declaration.&nbsp;</p>

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The absence of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping from New Delhi's G20 summit was widely described as a sign of impending floundering of India's stewardship of one of the world's most important geo-economic forums. But New Delhi began the summit with a bang, quite literally. Right at the start of the inaugural session of the summit, host India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi hammered the gavel and embraced African Union's chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat into the fold of G20, revamping the forum of the world's wealthiest economies with the idea of reformed and inclusive multilateralism that successive governments in New Delhi and their representatives at UN headquarters in New York have long advocated. African Union's inclusion in G20 was hailed by Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov as a mark of India's consistent efforts to be a voice of the reason for Global South, adding that the group of developing economies led by New Delhi helped avoid war in Ukraine overshadowing G20 agenda. Following the inclusion of the 55-member bloc into the G20, the proceeding hours bore witness to a global consensus that was achieved as the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration, a landmark conclusion of an exhaustive G20 presidency led by India, particularly amid divergent views on Ukraine conflict. Furthermore, the first day of the summit also saw the launch of the India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor — which the US President Joe Biden hailed as 'a real big deal' — a move experts told WION was aimed at giving countries involved more agency in terms of drifts aligning with their own interests in the wake of Chinese efforts to establish an ambitious the Belt and Road Initiative. In the efforts towards combating Climate Change, the unanimously adopted New Delhi declaration called for the phasing out and rationalisation of fossil fuel subsidies and commits to reducing "unabated coal power" while boosting clean energy generation. Besides, the Global Biofuels Alliance was launched with India, Brazil and the United States as its founding members, with sixteen other countries and twelve international organisations agreeing to join the group in New Delhi. The alliance aims to expedite the global uptake of biofuels by facilitating technology advancements, intensifying the utilisation of sustainable biofuels, and shaping robust standard setting and certification through the participation of a wide spectrum of stakeholders. By the end of the summit, Modi concluded with a proposal to hold a virtual G20 session to take stock of the progress on matters agreed upon in the Delhi declaration. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The capital of the world's largest democracy will host the G20 summit this week. In the months before, New Delhi has worked hard to assert its presidency of the grouping as one of a geo-economic forum.</p>

<p>The country's foreign minister, Dr S&nbsp;Jaishankar, a former career diplomat, has made it clear since the start that&nbsp;Delhi will focus on reverting G20 to its&nbsp;real business. While Delhi has walked a geopolitical tightrope over the Ukraine conflict whose discourse has loomed large on global realpolitik, its ability to deliver on G-20's&nbsp;geo-economic agenda will be tested as a trial of its stabilising rise in global affairs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The G20 is not the UN Security Council. It is not the primary forum to debate international peace and security," Jaishankar had said in March while referring to the crisis in Ukraine that began after Russia's President Vladimir Putin launched an offensive in February last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Throughout its period of presidency, New Delhi has walked a geopolitical tightrope: showing willingness to assist Ukraine via humanitarian means and demanding dialogue between Kyiv and Moscow, and at the same time, pointing out that its presidency will remain "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-eam-confirms-ukraine-has-not-been-invited-to-g20-meeting-602040">non-committal</a>" to give Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky a platform to air his concerns.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the week closed on, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an interview with Press Trust of India, separately pointed out the urgent need&nbsp;for reform of the United Nations to match the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-sets-the-tone-for-un-security-council-reforms-before-hosting-g20-leaders-631947">changing geo-economic realities of the world and ensure representation of voices that matter</a>.</p>

<p>"A mid-20th century approach cannot serve the world in the 21st century. So, our international institutions need to recognise changing realities, expand their decision-making forums, relook at their priorities and ensure representation of voices that matter," Modi said.</p>

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The capital of the world's largest democracy will host the G20 summit this week. In the months before, New Delhi has worked hard to assert its presidency of the grouping as one of a geo-economic forum. The country's foreign minister, Dr S Jaishankar, a former career diplomat, has made it clear since the start that Delhi will focus on reverting G20 to its real business. While Delhi has walked a geopolitical tightrope over the Ukraine conflict whose discourse has loomed large on global realpolitik, its ability to deliver on G-20's geo-economic agenda will be tested as a trial of its stabilising rise in global affairs. "The G20 is not the UN Security Council. It is not the primary forum to debate international peace and security," Jaishankar had said in March while referring to the crisis in Ukraine that began after Russia's President Vladimir Putin launched an offensive in February last year. Throughout its period of presidency, New Delhi has walked a geopolitical tightrope: showing willingness to assist Ukraine via humanitarian means and demanding dialogue between Kyiv and Moscow, and at the same time, pointing out that its presidency will remain "non-committal" to give Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky a platform to air his concerns. As the week closed on, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an interview with Press Trust of India, separately pointed out the urgent need for reform of the United Nations to match the changing geo-economic realities of the world and ensure representation of voices that matter. "A mid-20th century approach cannot serve the world in the 21st century. So, our international institutions need to recognise changing realities, expand their decision-making forums, relook at their priorities and ensure representation of voices that matter," Modi said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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