For the illegal Turquoise Following the reports of Turkish investigations between Libya and Crete, but also about the electrical interface between Greece and Cyprusthe Minister of Environment and Energy spoke Stavros Papastavrou.

Talking to SKAIthe Minister pointed out that ‘or Policy of our country is not identified by publications, but by actions in the field“

“In the last 6 months, Greece has proceeded with the international competition for maritime plots south of Crete, ending 10/9, and we hope to have positive results. We proceeded to the maritime spatial planning that has been pending for years and proceeded to marine parks. So we operate with actions in practice. “

“The truth is that the leading role of our country in the Energy Sector in the Eastern Mediterranean has been strengthened. We play a key role in links to the north. I recall will come in November by US Minister of Energy Chris Wright. On both sides of the Atlantic they recognize that our country has an upgraded energy role. The upgraded role is very natural to provoke reactions from those who see that the balance is changing. These reactions are treated in the field“, He underlined to add by saying:

“One thing is certain, the June European Council explicitly states the non -existent of the Turkolibyan Memorandum. Secondly, an international competition is being held and there is in principle interest from giant companies. Thirdly, American gas is currently going through our country to the north countries. All this has objectively upgraded Greece’s energy role. “

At the same time, Mr. Papastavrou said he was moderately optimistic about the development of the competition, but companies will decide on purely business criteria, he said. “It is clear that all this noise is not reinforcing, but what matters is whether the deposits are commercially exploitable.”

“Obviously, if there were no disagreements, the environment would be more favorable, but companies go to areas with rivalries. They know that this is a piece they should wait for ‘, ended up.

“The Greek -Cyprus cable will proceed”

Then the conversation revolved around the electrical interface with Cypruswith the minister referring to a ‘σuninitiated exercise that as the prime minister said will proceed“

“It is an important work for both the EU and so the EU is watching. I hope that we will go there soon. Government’s intention is proceeding the project ‘, emphasized.