Modi’s Busy: From Myanmar, UAE to Cyprus and Italy, Building India’s IMEC Future |
Image:Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is received by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during an official ceremony in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 2026. Photo credit: Prime Minister’s Office, Government of India.
As Hormuz Remains Closed, India Accelerates the Economic Corridors of the Day After.
As the war between Iran and the United States has yet to reach a final resolution and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, preparations for the day after are becoming increasingly important. Many countries are reassessing their trade routes, supply chains, and strategic alliances, but few appear to be acting as decisively as India in building new economic corridors and partnerships.
During May 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a series of visits and diplomatic engagements across India, the Gulf, and Europe that can be viewed as part of a broader effort to reshape India’s trade networks and geopolitical influence in a rapidly changing world.
One of the most significant developments was the visit of Myanmar’s president to India—the first visit by the country’s head of state since the military government came to power. Myanmar occupies a critical geopolitical position between China and India, serving both as a strategic buffer and an important trade corridor. The two Asian powers actively compete for economic and political influence in a country that shares long borders with both.
For China, Myanmar provides an alternative gateway to the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean, helping Beijing reduce its dependence on vulnerable maritime chokepoints such as the Strait of Malacca. China is also Myanmar’s largest foreign........