El-Sisi and Mitsotakis discuss progress on Egypt-Greece power link project
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held a phone call to discuss the progress of the Egypt-Greece electricity interconnection project. El-Sisi characterized the project as a strategic, EU-backed initiative aimed at enhancing energy security and fostering economic integration across the Mediterranean. Both leaders reaffirmed the strategic relationship between Egypt and Greece and their dedication to strengthening bilateral ties. They also explored opportunities to expand cooperation in areas such as energy, electrical interconnection, investment, and trade. El-Sisi acknowledged the successful collaboration between the two nations in labor and migration. Egypt and Greece elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership in May 2025, with increasing cooperation in various sectors. A key component of this partnership is the €3.569 billion GREGY interconnector, an EU-supported project designed to transmit renewable electricity from Egypt to Greece and further into Europe via a submarine cable. This project is expected to bolster energy security and economic integration, facilitating two-way power flows between the countries.
