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Will Cyprus Fit into the IMEC Corridor?

Published December 28, 2025, 16:16
Will Cyprus Fit into the IMEC Corridor?

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), presented by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is a geo-economic and geopolitical initiative aimed at creating a new corridor for transport, energy, digital networks and trade, connecting India with the Middle East and Europe. IMEC is an alternative to China's One Belt and One Road initiative and is supported by the European Union, the United States and the countries of the Middle East. The corridor includes sea and rail links, as well as energy infrastructure and digital networks. Cyprus could play a significant role in IMEC, leveraging its position as a maritime hub and center for energy and trade in the Eastern Mediterranean. The history of trade routes dates back to the Silk Road, which connected East and West for centuries. Both IMEC and One Belt and One Road aim to create economic and cultural ties, promote the spread of knowledge and strengthen geopolitical balance. Cyprus, with its maritime infrastructure and strategic location, has the potential to become an important part of IMEC, contributing to the development of trade and energy in the region. The success of IMEC will depend on the cooperation and commitment of the participating countries.