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

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

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

Advertisement

Latest News

Greek PM commits €100m to Mount Athos for heritage and infrastructure works

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has pledged €100 million in funding for Mount Athos during a two-day official visit.

Greek Foreign Minister meets Libyan Commander Haftar in Benghazi

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis met with General Khalifa Haftar, commander of the Libyan National Army, in Benghazi.

Eric Brown’s viral Epiphany memory unites Greek and First Nations communities

The social media video of Bidjigal Gundungarra Dharawal man, Eric Brown, has captured the hearts of thousands of Greek Australians.

Greek-owned ship attacked and abandoned in Red Sea amid Houthi escalation

Crew members of a Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier, Magic Seas, were forced to abandon ship in the Red Sea.

Victorian government launches Anti-Hate Taskforce after wave of antisemitic attacks

A man has been charged in connection with an alleged arson attack on a historic synagogue in East Melbourne.

You May Also Like

Are they really OK? Ask them today and every day

Australians across the nation will today gather in person and virtually to mark R U OK?Day, a national day of action.

Woman charged with armed robbery in relation to QLD crash that killed Rosemary Franzidis

A 35-year-old woman has been charged with armed robbery following a fatal crash that killed 69-year-old Rosemary Franzidis in Queensland.

Ukraine accepts ceasefire proposal as they await Russian approval

Ukrainian leaders have agreed to an immediate 30-day ceasefire proposal, contingent on Russia's acceptance, after negotiations.