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Israel: Support for the electrical interconnection Project with Greece and Cyprus

The Israeli Energy Minister, Eli Cohen, expressed Israel's support for the creation of an electrical interconnection pipeline between his country, Greece, and Cyprus, during a conversation with his Cypriot counterpart, Giorgos Papanastasiou

Newsroom September 12 11:50

In their telephone discussion, Cohen emphasized the importance of the “Great Sea Interconnector” project, describing it as a “pioneering initiative” that would “enhance regional energy security.”

In a detailed statement, Cohen said:

“I spoke with the Minister of Energy, Commerce, and Industry of Cyprus, Mr. Giorgos Papanastasiou. We emphasized the strong ties and ongoing cooperation between Israel and Cyprus, and I stressed the great significance of the ‘Great Sea Interconnector’ project for Israel.

I spoke with the Minister of Energy, Trade, and Industry of Cyprus, Mr. George Papanastasiou.

We underscored the strong relationship and ongoing cooperation between Israel and Cyprus, and I emphasized the great importance of the "Great Sea Interconnector" project to Israel. The… pic.twitter.com/ZHtOVV3k56

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— אלי כהן | Eli Cohen (@elicoh1) September 12, 2024

This project will link Israel’s electrical grid to Europe via Cyprus and Greece, boosting energy security in the region. It is a top priority for Israel, as it strengthens regional energy security, provides access to diverse energy markets, and integrates Israel into the European energy network.”

The Great Sea Interconnector is the first actual realization of the prominent concept in our mindset of connectivity and corridors ?????? @elicoh1 @Skylakakis @IsraelMFA @GreeceMFA @Energy_IL @YpenGr @ASdoukou @ntsafos #GREAT_SEA_INTERCONNECTOR https://t.co/4v8HDyb4fW

— ?? Noam Katz (@NoamKatz_) September 12, 2024

The Israeli Ambassador to Greece, Noam Katz, echoed this sentiment, noting that “the Great Sea Interconnector is the first real implementation of the prominent concept of connectivity and corridors.”

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