The intention of Nicosia to move forward with new electrical interconnections with neighbouring states—strengthening Cyprus’s regional role on the energy map—was highlighted by President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides during his speech at the 13th Energy Symposium.

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The President stressed that Cyprus’s participation in the “3+1” mechanism with Greece and the United States confirms the country’s strategic aim to be part of energy solutions in the Eastern Mediterranean, with the objective of enhancing energy security and aligning its interests with those of major states. He noted that Cyprus seeks to function as an alternative energy corridor to Europe.

President Christodoulides also referred to the 2027 projections for the first export of natural gas from Cypriot fields via the Cronos–Damietta infrastructure, emphasising that such a development would represent an important milestone and place Cyprus more actively on the EU energy map.

A central point of his address was the electrical interconnection with Greece. The President stated that cooperation between the two countries remains a consistent strategic choice and that, in full coordination with the Greek Prime Minister, a recent decision was taken to update the project’s financial and technical parameters. This is a critical piece of infrastructure that will link Cyprus energetically with Europe and strengthen long-term supply security.

“Our position on the energy interconnection is clear, and at the same time we are discussing similar electrical connections with other neighbouring states,” the President added.