Diplomatic agreement on submarine cable and regional security in Cyprus

President Nikos Christodoulides, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and French President Emmanuel Macron have reached a formal agreement to restart the implementation of the Great Sea Interconnector project. The leaders decided to secure the electricity cable project through the issuance of a new navigational telex (NAVTEX) and the deployment of French naval vessels to oversee and protect the survey operations in the region.

This decision marks a critical turning point for the infrastructure project, which had previously faced significant geopolitical hurdles. The involvement of French assets provides a robust security framework for the survey vessels involved, aiming to prevent interference in contested maritime zones. The move is seen as a strategic effort to integrate Cyprus into the European electricity grid and stabilize energy connectivity between the Mediterranean partners. Further developments regarding the project's timeline and the specific naval maneuvers are expected as the mission commences.