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Middle East
3 days ago
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- Middle East
OPEN// FM says Egypt has great interest in power interconnection with Greece
CAIRO, Aug 6 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said Egypt has a great interest in the GREGY electricity interconnection project between Egypt and Greece. He said the GREGY electricity interconnection project is an ambitious project that will enable the transfer of clean electrical energy for the first time from Egypt to Greece, and onward to other European countries, a move which will contribute to enhancing Europe's energy security and reflect the strength of the strategic partnership between Egypt and Greece. The top diplomat made the remarks during a meeting in Athens with Dimitrios Copelouzos, the founder, owner, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Copelouzos Group, which is responsible for implementing the electricity interconnection project between Egypt and Greece. Abdelatty highlighted ongoing coordination with the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy in this regard, affirming Egypt's full support for the project. He was briefed by the Greek official on the latest implementation developments of the project. He expressed his hope to see the Copelouzos Group expand its activities in the Egyptian market across various sectors, highlighting the investment incentives and advantages offered by the Egyptian government to attract foreign investment in the implementation of the state policy in this respect. (MENA) A I E/S R E
Middle East
08-05-2025
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// Sisi reaffirms coop. with Greece's Copelouzos group on electricity project
ATHENS, May 7 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah El Sisi met in Athens with Dimitrios Copelouzos, head of the Greek Copelouzos Group, to review progress on the Egypt-Greece electricity interconnection project. During the talks, Sisi confirmed Egypt's interest in expanding electricity production from renewable sources and transferring power to Europe through Greece. He also said that the project is a strategic priority and has full support from both governments, especially after being listed as a project of mutual interest by the EU. The two sides discussed the use of Egypt's upgraded power infrastructure and natural conditions suitable for solar and wind energy, aiming to position Egypt as a regional energy hub, Presidential Spokesman Mohamed el Shennawi said. (MENA) H A T/S R E
