Greek government reiterates commitment to Greece-Cyprus electrical interconnection

Greek Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis reaffirmed on October 30, 2026, the government's firm commitment to proceeding with the electrical interconnection project between Greece and Cyprus. In an interview with the newspaper Eleftheros Typos, Hatzidakis dismissed criticism from the political opposition, describing it as domestic posturing that does not reflect strategic national policy.

Hatzidakis cited the previous agreement regarding Sinai as a historical precedent, noting that despite internal opposition at the time, the government successfully moved forward with the project after securing support from Orthodox Patriarchates and the Church of Greece. He emphasized that the administration intends to handle the electricity cable project with the same strategic composure, avoiding rhetoric intended solely for internal consumption.

The deputy prime minister concluded by advising critics of the government’s policy to wait for the project's progress, signaling that the administration remains focused on the implementation phase. The government's stance suggests a continued prioritization of the interconnection project as a key strategic objective, despite ongoing political debates and skepticism regarding the project's management and financial structure.