“No step behind Athens”, diplomatic sources clarify his work Great Sea Interconnector (GSI). In particular, the intention of Athens is to continue the project based on planning as well as European support, according to Foreign Ministry spokesman Lana Zochi.

Specifically, Lana Zochiou states: “The electrical interconnection with Cyprus and Israel is a work of geostrategic importance. Has secured European support. In addition to European support, this project is based on international law. The project will proceed with planning. “

“It is not viable,” said Cypriot Ministry of Finance

The level of the uncertainty of the project Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) Earlier, Cyprus Minister Makis Keravnos raised sharply. In particular, in an interview with the daily of Cyprus, K. Keravnos reported That the work of electrical interconnection is not viable with these terms, citing the two independent studies it has before it.

Asked about the discussion on the cable, Mr. Keravnos noted: “I have two studies from independent and serious organizations before me, which conclude that this project is not viable, under these terms.”

Asked why there is still a discussion on whether the project is viable or not, the minister stressed that “the debate is taking place because the project is complex with an economic, technical and geopolitical aspect. I would also like to note something else. It has been discussing this project since 2010 and described as European, as the Commission has decided to fund it with 650 million. The question I ask is why the European Commission, which has funds under strict terms and specific timetables, after so many years does not wonder why this project was not done? “

Regarding payments and € 25m, for which the green light turned on in the past, RAEK, Mr Keravnos, emphasized that “with today’s economic, technical and geopolitical data that characterizes the project, paying the amount of 25m is not a simple case. It is needed to secure some serious parameters first. “

Contacts are intensified

At the same time, the Foreign Minister insists on the Libya agenda. It is noted that on the following Monday, the son of General Haphtar, who is also the Director -General of the Reconstruction and Reconstruction Fund, is expected to meet with Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis while on Monday, September 15th, the Foreign Minister comes from the government.

In this climate, the next two weeks are expected to be particularly important on the Libyan issue, as technical discussions on EEZ -Libya delineation begin.