Greek Prime Minister addresses progress of the Greece-Cyprus electrical interconnection project

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated on October 9, 2026, that the electrical interconnection project between Greece and Cyprus must proceed without any compromise to national sovereign rights. Speaking on Skai radio, Mitsotakis emphasized that this initiative is not merely a bilateral project but a significant European endeavor involving France and the investment firm Meridiam, which holds political and economic weight for Greece's French partners.

Addressing political criticism, the Prime Minister rejected claims regarding government mishandling of national issues, urging his opponents to act with caution. He characterized recent tensions in Greek-Turkish relations as a temporary occurrence, comparing them to fluctuating weather conditions in the Aegean Sea. Regarding broader regional geopolitics, Mitsotakis highlighted the positive impact of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent visit to Athens, which reaffirmed Greece's role as a vital strategic partner in the Eastern Mediterranean.

While the project remains a delicate matter, the government insists on maintaining its strategic objectives while ensuring all security requirements are met. The focus remains on strengthening the regional energy infrastructure while navigating complex international relations in the Mediterranean.