Gaza ceasefire could be a turning point for IMEEC: Former Italian FM

Giulio Terzi di Sant’Agata, former Italian Foreign Minister, considers the Gaza ceasefire as a turning point for regional stability, with significant implications for the IMEEC that connects India with Italy strengthening the Indo-Mediterranean corridor.

The ceasefire in Gaza could pave the way for stability that will benefit projects like IMEEC, according to Senator Terzi, a member of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s Fratelli d’Italia ruling party. He was speaking with Formiche.net, an Italian media outlet.

He pointed out that Italy can become a central player in IMEEC through key ports such as Trieste. He also suggested that Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House could positively influence its progress.


Israel is an essential pillar of IMEC, but the corridor must be built regardless. For Italy, the optimal option is Trieste as IMEEC’s European entry point, thanks to its technical and geopolitical advantages, with Italian and Indian investments already underway. Italy should capitalise on its strategic position within the Indo-Mediterranean space to drive economic growth, technological development, and security cooperation, according to Terzi.

Italy’s widening partnership with India further strengthens its position within IMEEC, aiming to act as a bridge between Europe and Asia. Rome’s partnership with Saudi Arabia is also essential for IMEEC.