Israel’s energy minister discusses Great Sea Interconnector in call with Cypriot counterpart

Israel's Energy Minister Eli Cohen held a phone call on Thursday with the Cypriot Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry George Papanastasiou, regarding the Great Sea Interconnector, calling the project a "top priority."

According to a post by Cohen on X, the two ministers "underscored the strong relationship and ongoing cooperation between Israel and Cyprus."

"I emphasized the great importance of the "Great Sea Interconnector" project to Israel. The project will connect Israel's electricity grid to the European one through Cyprus and Greece, and strengthen energy security in the region. " he noted.

Cohen added that "this groundbreaking project is a top priority for Israel as it enhances regional energy security, provides access to diverse energy markets, and strengthens Israel's integration into the European energy network."