ABOUT IMEC AND INDIA
- India and France Collaboration on IMEC: Both countries agreed to work together on the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) project, which aims to connect India to Europe via sea and land routes.
- IMEC Background: The project was launched during the G-20 Summit in Delhi (September 2023) but faced delays due to the Gaza conflict, as Israel is also involved.
- Strategic Importance of Marseille: French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Marseille would be the entry point for Indian trade into Europe through IMEC.
- Nuclear Energy Cooperation: Both countries signed a letter of intent to jointly develop small and advanced modular nuclear reactors, which are more efficient than traditional nuclear reactors.
- New Indian Consulate in Marseille: PM Narendra Modi and President Macron inaugurated the Indian Consulate General in Marseille to strengthen diplomatic ties.
- Raisina Dialogue in Marseille: Marseille will host the Mediterranean edition of the Raisina Dialogue, a major international conference organized by India’s Ministry of External Affairs.
