Greece, Cyprus, Egypt strengthen energy cooperation

·

Greece and Cyprus pledged on Tuesday to link Egypt to the European Union’s energy market

The trilateral agreements signed last week will see Egypt set up undersea cables to supply its solar-powered electricity across the Mediterranean.

“[Egypt’s] link to Europe will be Greece,” Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said after talks in Athens with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades.

It marks the ninth round of talks between the three countries’ leaders as they face a global energy crunch that has raised the cost of natural gas, oil, and other fuels. 

Mitsotakis said the project would be a “bridge between Egypt to Europe, allowing [Cairo] to take on a key role in energy security at a time of major turbulence in the energy market.”

“We are seeking diversification of energy sources, and Egypt can also become a provider of electricity, which will be produced mainly by the sun.”

Earlier this year, Greece completed an energy link by undersea cable between its southern Peloponnese region and the island of Crete.

Source: Al Jazeera

Cretan Convention - Web Banner

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

‘One Lord, one faith, one baptism’: Theme of Pope Leo XIV’s historic visit to Nicaea

Pope Leo XIV will travel to Asia Minor with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to honour 1,700 years since the First Ecumenical Council.

Accused Easey Street killer Perry Kouroumblis faces committal hearing

Nearly five decades after two women were found stabbed to death in their Collingwood home, the man accused faced a committal hearing.

Largest Greek flag raised in Crete for OXI Day

The largest Greek flag was once again hoisted in the port of Irakleio, Crete, on Tuesday to mark Greece’s annual OXI Day.

Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica as island faces ‘storm of the century’

Hurricane Melissa has battered Jamaica after making landfall near New Hope early Wednesday as a Category 5 storm.

Greece marks OXI Day with military parade in Thessaloniki

Greece commemorated OXI Day on Tuesday, with the annual military parade in Thessaloniki, marking the nation’s entry into World War II.

You May Also Like

Greek Foreign Minister reiterates solidarity with Ukraine in meeting with President Zelenskyy

Greek Foreign Minister, Nikos Dendias, reiterated Greece's "unwavering solidarity" with Ukraine during a meeting with President Zelenskyy.

Young Liberal Movement of Australia recognises Greek, Armenian, Assyrian genocides

The Young Liberal Movement of Australia has unanimously adopted a motion recognising the 1915 Armenian, Assyrian and Greek genocides.

British and Cypriot aid for Gaza breaks new ground

Britain and Cyprus have collaborated through humanitarian effort to send 87 tonnes of aid to Gaza, utilising a unique route via Egypt.