Trump Highlights Greece and Cyprus Role in IMEC Corridor Linking Europe and India

An article by Breitbart News regarding the economic IMEC corridor was shared via social media by Donald Trump. The article extensively discusses the route connecting India to Europe, emphasizing the distinct role of Greece and Cyprus. According to the article republished by Trump, Greece and Cyprus will serve as the ‘connecting link’ uniting these distant regions with the European Union through a ‘maritime route.’ The IMEC corridor topic was discussed during a recent meeting between Greek Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis and his American counterpart Marco Rubio at the State Department. Specifically, the article presents views from Greek and Cypriot Deputy Foreign Ministers who spoke with Breitbart’s Washington director Matthew Boyle during a Delphi Forum discussion in collaboration with HALC in the U.S. capital. Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandra Papadopoulou emphasized that all pieces for creating a maritime corridor are in place, following the ‘3+1’ framework including Cyprus, Israel, Greece, and the USA. She noted the strategic relationships with India, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, asserting that Greece and Cyprus can serve as the connecting link uniting this region with the EU through a route ensuring political stability and economic openness. Lastly, the Breitbart article notes that Greek and Cypriot Deputy Foreign Ministers expressed optimism about Trump’s re-election, believing it would promote economic cooperation and peace agreements in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East.