Greece won’t seek Turkey’s approval for interconnector cable, Gerapetritis says

Economy Great Sea InterconnectorGreeceturkey Greece won’t seek Turkey’s approval for interconnector cable, Gerapetritis says Greece Won't Seek Turkey's Approval For Interconnector Cable, Gerapetritis Says Relevant News Greece won’t seek Turkey’s approval for interconnector cable, Gerapetritis says 31 August 2026 We once feared we would forget. Now we risk getting used to it… 31 August 2026 Christodoulides-Erhürman meeting postponed after Kyrenia boat disaster 31 August 2026 Newsroom 31 August 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Greece will not seek Turkey’s approval to build the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnector, Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said. Speaking on radio station Parapolitika FM, Gerapetritis said the exact timeline depends on the contractor’s scheduling, but he expects work to resume within the next few months, likely before the end of 2026. Turkey’s consent is not required for the cable’s construction, he said, addressing the possibility of a Turkish reaction. “International law is clear: it does not require Turkey’s permission,” he said. Gerapetritis said Athens is preparing for every possible scenario, from the mildest to the most intense, adding that Greece is not worried but is paying close attention to the issue. Greece-Turkey relations Turning to Greek-Turkish relations, Gerapetritis said the Athens Declaration had established the basis for a more structured and stable dialogue between the two countries, aimed at preventing tensions from escalating into serious crises, without Athens expecting Ankara to abandon positions it has held for decades. He said major crises had been avoided since then and violations had decreased, though Turkish claims persist and are often expressed in a provocative manner. (information from CNA) Read more: German paper says Greece-Cyprus-Israel cable project gaining new momentum Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News We once feared we would forget. Now we risk getting used to it… Christodoulides-Erhürman meeting postponed after Kyrenia boat disaster When nature lays us bare… King Charles to honour Cypriot woman for protecting children from exploitation Two fire outbreaks near Cape Greco extinguished by passing citizens Music by Moonlight: Acclaimed Italian Orchestra makes its debut in Cyprus Kyrenia boat disaster: Weather grounded Filo Jet, then cleared it for departure an hour later Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.