Saudi Arabia signs
MoU for economic
corridor between India,
Mideast and Europe

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Saturday announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding between India, the Middle East, and Europe for the construction of a new economic corridor, the Kingdom’s state TV reported.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Arabia Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud exchange greetings during the G20 Leaders' Summit, at the Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, in New Delhi on Saturday. (ANI Photo)
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Arabia Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud exchange greetings during the G20 Leaders’ Summit, at the Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, in New Delhi on Saturday. (ANI Photo)

The corridor will include pipelines for electricity and hydrogen.

Addressing the G20 Summit in New Delhi, the crown prince said the project seeks to achieve the common interests of “our countries by strengthening economic interdependence.”

New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Arabia Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud embrace each other during the G20 Leaders' Summit, at the Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, in New Delhi on Saturday. (ANI Photo)
New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Arabia Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud embrace each other during the G20 Leaders’ Summit, at the Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, in New Delhi on Saturday. (ANI Photo)

He said it will contribute to developing and rehabilitating the infrastructure that includes railways, and ports and will help increase the exchange of goods and services.

The crown prince said the project will enhance trade exchange between the participating countries and boost the import of energy supplies including hydrogen to ensure energy security.

New Delhi: Saudi Arabian Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud attends Session 1 of the G20 Summit, at the Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, in New Delhi on Saturday. (ANI Photo)
New Delhi: Saudi Arabian Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud attends Session 1 of the G20 Summit, at the Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, in New Delhi on Saturday. (ANI Photo)

He noted that “the memorandum supports efforts to develop clean energy, and its implementation will contribute to generating new job opportunities and long-term gains along transit corridors for all parties.”