Athens and Paris have been in consultations over the past few days regarding how to proceed with the next phases of the Cyprus-Crete power interconnection, without triggering a new crisis in the region.
What concerns both sides—both at the political level and, of course, at the technical level between Meridiam, Nexans, and ADMIE, is the Turkish reaction should the cable route pass beneath the so-called Turkish national marine park, known as “Fethiye-Kas”.
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According to the same sources, the issue was raised by the French side, which does not want the GSI to become part of the Greek-Turkish tension, which fluctuates from time to time.
This is an issue that Nicosia is also monitoring closely.
“We are in very close communication and coordination with both the Greek and French governments. There is a specific roadmap that has been agreed upon with the implementing body and aligns with our own obligations, which we will follow.”
Konstantinos Letympiotis – Government Spokesperson
Clarification from Athens
The Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnection project will proceed as planned, the Greek Foreign Minister indicated today when asked to comment on a possible Turkish move to block the GSI.
“The European Union is monitoring the progress of this project. Under international law, electricity interconnections of this type are permitted; no country may obstruct them.”
George Gerapetritis – Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs
He emphasized that Greece is open to dialogue with Turkey, but without compromising international law.
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