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10/05/23 06:27 AM IST

Major infra project discussed between MBS and NSAs of India, UAE, US

In News
  • Saudi Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad Bin Salman hosted a special meeting of the National Security Advisers (NSAs) of India, the U.S. and the UAE, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
I2U2 Quad
  • I2U2 is a new grouping formed by India, Israel, the UAE, and the US.
  • It is also referred to as the West Asian Quad.
  • It is focused on expanding economic and political cooperation in the Middle East and Asia.
  • The framework aims to foster support and cooperation in infrastructure, technology and maritime security.
  • I2U2 was initially formed in October 2021 following the Abraham Accords.
  • The Abraham Accords normalized relations between Israel and a number of Arab Gulf countries.
Outcomes of meeting
  • The discussions aimed to strengthen relations and ties between the countries in a way that enhances growth and stability in the region.
  • The meeting focused on regional initiatives on infrastructure.
  • The meeting sought to advance their shared vision of a more secure and prosperous Middle East region interconnected with India and the world.
  • Among the projects discussed, a plan to connect Gulf countries via a railway network and connect to India via shipping lanes from "two ports" in the region is highlighted.
Source- The Hindu

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