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Posted 9/12/2023, 7:36:09 AM

Erdogan Objects to India-Europe Corridor Bypassing Turkey, Demands Inclusion

Turkish President Erdogan opposes the India-Middle East-Europe corridor project as it bypasses Turkey. He says any east-west corridor must pass through Turkey.
The economic corridor involving India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, EU, and others was announced at the G20 Summit. A MoU was signed.
The project aims to link Asia and Europe, cutting shipping times and costs. It requires $17bn investment with projected $4bn annual returns.
Erdogan raised concerns during the G20 Summit, saying Turkey is the most convenient east-west route. He wants negotiations within 60 days.
The corridor involves shipping and railway links through UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel, Greece and Europe. Turkey is left out of the current plan.

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Posted 9/12/2023, 7:36:09 AM

Erdogan Objects to India-Europe Corridor Bypassing Turkey, Demands Inclusion

Turkish President Erdogan opposes the India-Middle East-Europe corridor project as it bypasses Turkey. He says any east-west corridor must pass through Turkey.
The economic corridor involving India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, EU, and others was announced at the G20 Summit. A MoU was signed.
The project aims to link Asia and Europe, cutting shipping times and costs. It requires $17bn investment with projected $4bn annual returns.
Erdogan raised concerns during the G20 Summit, saying Turkey is the most convenient east-west route. He wants negotiations within 60 days.
The corridor involves shipping and railway links through UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel, Greece and Europe. Turkey is left out of the current plan.

firstpost.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/11/2023

Erdogan Condemns Fascism at Home While Criticizing Israel's Disregard for Human Rights

9/16/2023

Erdogan Threatens to Cut Ties with EU Over Stalled Accession Talks

9/16/2023

Erdogan Signals Possible End to Turkey's Decades-Long EU Membership Bid Amid Tensions

9/16/2023

Erdoğan Slams EU Report Critical of Turkey, Threatens to End Accession Talks

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan threatens to "part ways" with the EU after slamming a report from the European Parliament on the country's EU accession talks.

9/18/2023

Turkey Seeks Alternatives to Bypass Proposed India-Middle East Trade Corridor

Turkey is seeking an alternative to the India-Middle East trade corridor plan and is in talks for the Iraq Development Road initiative in order to strengthen its role as a trade route.

9/19/2023

Erdogan Balances Relations with Russia and the West, Seeks to Revitalize Turkey-EU Ties

9/20/2023

Erdogan Raises Kashmir Issue at UN, Calls for India-Pakistan Dialogue

9/28/2023

Erdogan Pursues Careful Balancing Act Between Russia, Ukraine, West, and China to Maximize Turkey's Interests

10/11/2023

Erdogan Warns US Support for Israel in Gaza Conflict Risks 'Massacres,' Regional Conflagration

10/11/2023

Erdogan Condemns Israel's 'Shameful' Attacks on Gaza, Says Acting Like 'Organisation' Not a State

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticizes Israel for acting like an organization rather than a state in its response to the Hamas onslaught, stating that it will be treated accordingly.