The electrical interconnection project between Greece and Cyprus (Great Sea Interconnector-GSI) constitutes a “strategic priority” for the European Commission, which emphasized that it is important for it “to see the light of day as soon as possible.”
The Commission’s spokesperson for energy affairs, Anna Kaisa, referring to the meeting between Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen and the energy ministers of Greece and Cyprus, highlighted that the GSI project is “a project of common interest that we strongly support” and which is funded by the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).
“The project connects Cyprus to mainland Europe, ending energy isolation and contributing to reducing energy prices for citizens.”
“We will continue to do everything within our power and jurisdiction to help advance this GSI project, and to achieve this, the Commissioner looks forward to continued cooperation with Greece and Cyprus,” Anna Kaisa added.
Commission on Greece & Cyprus cable: “Important for this project to see the light of day as soon as possible”
Regarding the project’s timeline, the Commission spokesperson declined to provide details, saying that its implementation depends on the stakeholders involved. However, she emphasized that “we reaffirm that this is a project of utmost importance for the European Commission, as well as for the citizens of Cyprus and Greece, it is our strategic priority and it is important for this project to see the light of day as soon as possible.”
When asked whether the Commission plans to approach the Turkish side to explain the importance of the GSI project for the EU, the same spokesperson said that at this moment there is no information regarding possible contacts by Commissioner Jørgensen with his counterparts in Turkey, but added that the Commission has made public its position regarding the importance of this project. “Obviously I don’t rule out contacts, but it’s not something I can confirm at this moment,” she said.
