New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- Highlighting the importance of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India is seeking to establish land connectivity with Southeast Asia,

The project, announced during the 2023 G20 Summit which was held in India's presidency, aims to enhance connectivity and bolster economic collaboration between India, the Middle East, and Europe.

During his keynote address at the IIC-Bruegel Annual Seminar in Delhi, the Foreign Minister pointed to the obstructions to the project caused due to the Middle East conflict.

"One particular initiative that I believe merits your attention is the IMEC, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. It (IMEC) has admittedly been...