OR European Public Prosecutor’s Office Investigations are beginning with respect to possible criminal offenses regarding the work of electric interconnection, the President of the Republic said tonight Mr. Nikos Christodoulides.

In his statements to journalists, coming to an event for the heroes of the Liopetri Barn, asked what the position of the Republic of Cyprus is on the issue of her work electrical interfacethe President of the Republic said: “The position of Nicosia is clear, the position of the Republic of Cyprus is single. The project is of strategic importance. Its viability depends on the implementation of commitments made by the implementing body, which is the independent electricity transfer manager (ADMIE), and we expect the implementation of these commitments.

Beyond that, I would like to inform you that this afternoon I have been informed that the Legal Service was informed by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office that, following various complaints that have been made for a long time and investigated, it has decided to open a case of investigating any criminal offenses. “

Asked who concerns, President Christodoulides replied: “It does not refer to whom. [Η Ευρωπαϊκή Εισαγγελία] informs that he is starting an investigation. But because I hear various works and great statements that some people do, this government – I said many times, I repeat, I won’t get tired of saying it and doing it with our actions – is here to avoid any shadow for the Republic of Cyprus. There is no room for discussion in this matter. So, when they make statements to be a little more careful, especially when it comes to the name, reputation, credibility of our country. No one is above the credibility and reputation of this country. “

To another question, the President of the Republic said: “There are no differences with the Greek government. There are obligations that ADMIE has undertaken and in order for the project to be viable, these obligations must be implemented. “

Asked if the Basilica will be held, the president said: “As soon as I mentioned you that there is an ongoing investigation into that project by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office. We are also awaiting the results of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, and of course we will also expect the report from the company that has undertaken to inform us what the situation is in relation to the project. “

Asked if the two investigations by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, one for the cable and the other for the royal, bring delays to the implementation of the projects, the President of the Republic said: “Of course they bring delays, but above all, it is the reputation, the credibility of our country, the Republic of Cyprus.