# India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)

Type: Technology

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## Timeline

- **2026-02-23**: Modi-Macron Pledge — Leaders of India and France formally pledge to accelerate the corridor's development.
- **2026-02-18**: Port Partnership Signed — Adani Ports and Port of Marseille Fos sign an MoU to create the IMEC Ports Club.
- **2023-09-09**: IMEC Announced — The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor is first unveiled at the G20 summit in New Delhi.
- **2023-01-31**: Haifa Port Acquisition — Adani Ports completes the acquisition of Haifa Port in Israel, a critical node in the IMEC route.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### India-France Port Pact Accelerates IMEC Corridor to Rival China's BRI
2026-02-23 13:04:45 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

India's Adani Ports and France's Port of Marseille Fos have signed a landmark agreement to establish an 'IMEC Ports Club,' strengthening trade connectivity between South Asia and Europe. This partnership provides critical momentum to the 6,000km India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, aimed at reducing transit times by 40% and offering a strategic alternative to China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/india-france-port-partnership-imec-adani

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