Turkey, Saudi Sign Railway Pact Bypassing Israel; Impact on India | Vantage LIVE

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Turkey and Saudi Arabia have signed agreements to revive a historic railway corridor linking the Gulf to Turkey and Europe through Jordan and Syria. While presented as an infrastructure project, the corridor carries major geopolitical significance. It revives the spirit of the Ottoman-era Hejaz Railway and offers an overland alternative to vulnerable maritime chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. The route also bypasses Israel, potentially reducing its role in regional trade networks and challenging the vision behind the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). The project highlights shifting alliances, Turkey’s strategic ambitions, and Syria’s gradual reintegration into regional economics. Hem Saroya reports. --- Turkey Saudi Railway Pact | IMEC Explained | India Middle East Europe Corridor | Turkey Saudi Arabia News | Middle East Trade Routes | Israel Bypassed | Hejaz Railway Revival | Global Trade Corridors | India's Strategic Challenge | Middle East Geopolitics | Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Hem Saroya | News #turkey #saudiarabia #imec #middleeast #geopolitics #israel #tradecorridor #india #globaltrade #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #hemsaroya #worldnews Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. ​ Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpos