India is planning an ambitious connectivity project that aims to link New Delhi with the Middle East. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a meeting with his US and UAE counterparts, which was also attended by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The leaders discussed a joint infrastructure project that will connect Middle Eastern countries through rail. This ambitious connectivity project aims to connect the Middle East with India through roads, rail and ports.
As Axios reports, the idea came up last year during meetings of the I2U2 group – which also includes Israel.
Aim to weaken China
It is clear that US President Joe Biden and his administration see the connectivity project as an answer to China in the region. According to a former senior Israeli official, the aim of this agreement from day one is to weaken China.