In the geo -economic and geopolitical burden of Greece, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis referred to his speech at the Energy and Southeast Mediterranean event.

“Energy partnerships that are being developed, such as electrical interconnections, Gregy with Egypt and GSI with Cyprus and Israel, as well as the activation of Exxon and Chevron giants in our country, are indicative of the geo -economic and geopolitical weight of Greece,” the Foreign Minister said in a foreign minister. Diplomatic (SAED) entitled “Energy and Southeast Mediterranean”.

Mr Gerapetritis said, among other things, that “in addition, the operation of gas storage facilities, such as the LNG terminal in Revithousa and the liquefied natural gas (FSRU) storage and rehabilitation unit in Alexandroupolis, create the conditions for our country. Mediterranean. ”

“The change of the energy mix in Greece, with the integration of renewable sources to a very large extent, has changed the energy philosophy and has substantially upgraded our country,” he noted.

The entire statement of the Minister of Foreign Affairs:

It is a great pleasure and honor to address today’s event, which deals with a crucial issue of particular geopolitical and geostrategic importance to our country.

Greece, through targeted and coordinated efforts in recent years, has become a major energy hub, making a decisive contribution to national and European energy differentiation and safety. Energy partnerships, such as electrical interconnections, Gregy with Egypt and GSI with Cyprus and Israel, as well as the activation of Exxon and Chevron giants in our country, are indicative of Greece’s geo -economic and geopolitical weight. In addition, the operation of natural gas storage facilities, such as the LNG terminal in Revithousa and the liquefied natural gas storage and re -storage unit in Alexandroupolis, create the conditions for the emergence of our country in a strong regulatory factor. The change of energy mix in Greece, with the integration of renewable sources to a large extent, has changed the energy philosophy and has substantially upgraded our country.

And it is this diplomatic upgrade in conjunction with the country’s geostrategic position and its leading role in global commercial shipping with which Greece will contribute to the visionary plan of the India-Middle-Europe (IMEC) economic corridor (IMEC), whose aspiring is to aspire.

I would like to warmly congratulate the Hellenic Diplomatiki Association for the initiative of organizing today’s event. With your action you highlight Greece’s position and perspective in the energy sector of the Southeast Mediterranean. Equally important was your previous action, which was carried out in collaboration with the Diplomatic Academy in June 2024, and concerned an event dedicated to an important issue, the Treaty of Lausanne and the minorities.

I also congratulate you on the multi -dimensional activity of your link during its long course and support for our ministry. The many years of experience you have gained during your service life is valuable – invaluable I would say. Each and each of you, deserving Greece, deserving Greece, have contributed decisively to the implementation of our foreign policy and promoting bilateral and multilateral relations sometimes under difficult circumstances. This knowledge and experience I invite you to convey to the younger diplomats. The presence, today, in the room of the new Embassy followers, marks in practice your contribution to the younger generation. Offer, which we deeply appreciate. All of us is to magnify Greece’s diplomatic footprint and strengthen its position internationally.

Thank you very much and wish you good luck in your future actions.