India-Israel axis: What are the IMEC corridor, I2U2 grouping Modi spoke of?

Al JazeeraEN 5 min read 100% complete by Sarah ShamimFebruary 26, 2026 at 02:48 PM

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In a 2026 address to the Israeli Knesset, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the strengthened relationship between India and Israel since 2014. Modi urged increased cooperation on projects like the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and the I2U2 framework. The IMEC, announced in 2023, is a proposed infrastructure project connecting India, the Middle East, and Europe via an integrated rail and shipping network. It aims to establish a trade route through India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel, and Europe. Modi emphasized India's commitment to expanding trade, investment, and joint infrastructure development with Israel, citing a recently signed investment treaty. He also expressed solidarity with Israel following the 2023 Hamas attacks.

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Saudi Arabia 30% Benjamin Netanyahu 30% Gaza Strip 40% United States 40% United Arab Emirates ×250% Hamas 60% I2U2 ×370% Knesset ×370% India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) ×475% India ×1080% Israel ×1180% Narendra Modi ×790%

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india-israel relations 100% imec corridor 90% i2u2 grouping 80% narendra modi 70% economic corridor 60% international relations 50% trade 40% infrastructure project 40%

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