Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticised the establishment of an economic corridor by India, Saudi Arabia, and the European Union, claiming that such an agreement cannot be successful without including his nation.
no economic corridor can work without Turkey: Erdogan, in front of the media at the G20 summit, announced the corridor between India and the Middle East.
He continued, “We say that there is no corridor without Turkey,” noting that it is a significant industrial and trading hub.
“Turkey has to be the most practical line for traffic from east to west,” he said.
Additionally, On its journey to Europe, the project seeks to connect Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and India. The signatories anticipate that it will reduce freight costs and shipping times.
However, Erdogan added that the initiative is just one of many that other nations are expecting will help them enlarge their spheres of influence. Further, Many in the western media have likened the project to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
Erdogan did, however, state that he supports the Iraq Development Road Project, which aims to build highways and railroads via the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Iraq to connect Europe and Turkey.