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  • 08-05-23

    UAE, Saudi Arabia, US, India to Discuss Joint Railway Project to Counter China's Influence in MENA

    (MENAFN) The national security advisers of the United States, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and India are scheduled to meet on Sunday to discuss a joint infrastructure project that aims to connect the Gulf states, Arab countries, and India through a railway network. According to an American news website, Axios, two sources with direct knowledge of the plan confirmed the meeting and the railway project.

    The project, which is one of the key initiatives the White House wants to push in the Middle East, is aimed at countering China's growing influence in the region. The Middle East is a crucial part of China's Belt and Road initiative, which seeks to connect China with the rest of the world through the construction of infrastructure.

    An unnamed US official told Axios that the railway project is expected to be among the many topics to be discussed during White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan's visit to Saudi Arabia. The official added that Sullivan will discuss the state of the bilateral relationship between Saudi Arabia and the US, regional issues, and the possibility of further normalization steps between Saudi Arabia and Israel with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and other Saudi officials.

    There has been no comment from any officials from the four countries regarding the US report. However, the joint railway project is seen as a significant development in the region, as it could enhance economic ties and cultural exchange between the Gulf states, Arab countries, and India. It may also provide an alternative to China's Belt and Road initiative, which has been criticized for its debt-trap diplomacy and lack of transparency.

    Overall, the joint railway project could have significant geopolitical implications, as it involves four key players in the region seeking to counter China's growing influence and assert their own regional leadership. The outcome of the meeting and the project's progress will be closely monitored by analysts and policymakers alike.

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