Energy ministers discuss Eastern Mediterranean corridor and regional integration

Cypriot Energy Minister Michalis Damianou met with his Greek and Egyptian counterparts, Stavros Papastavrou and Karim Badawi, in Athens on October 7, 2026, to discuss advancing the Eastern Mediterranean energy corridor. The talks focused on optimizing regional infrastructure, including plans to transport Cypriot natural gas from the Cronos field to Egypt for liquefaction, then shipping it to Greece for integration into Europe’s vertical supply corridor. Officials emphasized that this collaboration aims to boost energy security and regional stability.

Simultaneously, progress continues on the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) project. The Cypriot government plans to release a €25 million contribution to the project once Greece issues a NAVTEX maritime notice, expected within October, to resume seabed surveys. Minister Damianou confirmed that these regional initiatives remain a priority, supported by international partners, including the United States, as part of broader 3+1 diplomatic efforts to ensure energy self-sufficiency and facilitate future exports to European markets.