Saudi Arabia exploring IMEC route through Syria, sidestepping Israel
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-07-09 04:34 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Europe, India, Trade & Sanctions, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Snippet:
Saudi Arabia is exploring a significant shift in the proposed India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), seeking to sideline Israel from the trade initiative by rerouting the corridor through Syria instead, according to two sources familiar with the discussions who spoke to The Jerusalem Post.
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