Greece and Egypt have re -confirmed their determination Underwater power supply scheme The renewable energy has been imposed from North Africa to Europe. Greek prime minister Criakos Mitcodakis and Egyptian President Abdel Fatta LC renewed the commitment Conversations held in AthensAfter signing cooperation agreements in many fields.
Cable, 3,000 MW capacity, It is about 1,000 kilometers under the Eastern Mediterranean He has received the support of the EU, which will allow him to choose the significant financial assistance of the constituency. “This will allow both Greece and Europe to import low levels of energy, mainly in the air, you can produce very competitively, and can export it to Europe,” Mitcotags said.
The plan is to be, Its cost is estimated at about 4,000 million eurosAccording to the ambitious calendar set by the two governments, it will come into operation within five years. Its aim is to transmit Solar and windmill energy It was explicitly developed for this project in Egypt, with the participation of the Greek Group Gobelusos -led private sector.
Sissi highlighted the strategic significance of the project. “This is not just a bilateral issue. A strategic regional projectBecause it creates a direct link, it will extend to Europe through Greece, “he said. We have the support of the EU for this important effort. “
Brussels is trying to expand energy contacts with third countries
The European Union has revealed The most interested in expanding the Energy Societies With non -member countries Multiply its energy resources Reduce its historical dependence on Russian energy after 2022 after the great invasion of Ukraine. The Mitcodiqi and Sisi spoke about regional security, migrant challenges and ways to deepen Egypt’s relationship with the EU.
“Greece is the unconditional friendship of Egypt. Explore excessive energy cooperationIt helps to expand the seasonal employment of Egyptian workers in Greece and improve cooperation in the fields of finance, security and cultural sectors.
