Israeli Envoy Highlights Opportunities in India-Middle East Relations
IMEC has opportunity, I2U2 not dead: Israeli envoy on India ties

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Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, Israel's Special Envoy, emphasizes potential for cooperation in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and optimism for the I2U2 grouping. She highlights historical ties to India and the complementary strengths of India and Israel in various sectors.
- 01Fleur Hassan-Nahoum believes there are significant opportunities for the IMEC and hopes for the revival of the I2U2 grouping involving India and the UAE.
- 02Nahoum's family has historical ties to India, specifically Kolkata, where they established a bakery over 150 years ago.
- 03She expressed that lasting peace in the Middle East is unlikely while the current Iranian regime is in power.
- 04Nahoum views Prime Minister Modi's visit to Israel as a pivotal moment for strengthening India-Israel relations.
- 05She envisions a strategic partnership between India and Israel, leveraging India's human resources and Israel's technological advancements.
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Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, the Special Envoy of the Foreign Ministry of Israel, spoke about the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and the potential revival of the I2U2 grouping, which includes India and the UAE. She expressed optimism regarding future cooperation, noting that significant trade agreements have been established following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel. Nahoum also shared her family's historical connection to India, particularly Kolkata, highlighting the social harmony represented by their long-standing bakery. On regional tensions, she stated that peace in the Middle East is unlikely under the current Iranian regime. Emphasizing the importance of Modi's visit, she described it as a turning point for India-Israel relations, suggesting that the two countries can form a powerful strategic partnership by combining India's human resources with Israel's technological capabilities across various sectors, including trade, defense, and artificial intelligence.
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The potential revival of the I2U2 grouping could enhance trade and cooperation between India, Israel, and the UAE, impacting economic relations in the region.
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