“Statements that challenge the viability of the work of electric interconnection with Cyprus send a doubtful message”The Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, told ERTNEWS Central Bulletin, commenting on the statement by Cypriot Finance Minister Maki Keranou, according to which “the work of electrical interconnection with these terms is not viable”.

Mr Papastavrou pointed out that reasonable questions are raised, “especially when this project is of strategic importance to Cyprus as it will end its energy isolation, and also when on July 31, the regulatory authority of Cyprus, RAEK, approved the 25 million to implement the project. He is involved in regular weekly telephone communications with the Commission and the Greek Regulator for the implementation of the project. “

Mr Papastavrou also revealed that Greece has not seen the reports cited by the Cypriot Minister of Finance and called on the Cypriot side to “clarify its position”.

He added that the issue will be discussed on Thursday in Copenhagen, where Greek Deputy Minister Nikos Tsafos will attend.

Asked if the fact that Turkey has expressed its objections to the project has played a role, Mr Papastavrou replied that “here we are talking about the viability of the project, which is much further before it.”

Asked if Cyprus is back, then the project can be done, Mr. Papastavrou said Laconian: “The electrical interconnection of Cyprus also goes through Cyprus.”