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Energy Plays Important Bridging Role Between Countries - Greece's Energy Minister

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Greece's Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou at an official inspection of its construction progress in the area of the village of Mikrevo in Strumyani Municipality (Southwestern Bulgaria) on May 29, 2025 (BTA Photo/Krasimir Nikolov)

Mikrevo, Southwestern Bulgaria,

29.05.2025 15:20

(BTA)

Energy plays a bridging role between countries which is particularly important, Greece's Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou said Thursday during an official inspection of the Vertical Gas Corridor construction progress in the area of the village of Mikrevo in Strumyani Municipality (Southwestern Bulgaria).

According to the Greek Minister, the price of energy is a major factor both for households and for the competitiveness of the economy. It is therefore important to continue infrastructure projects that strengthen energy security and connectivity and create a basis for cooperation between countries.

Papastavrou stressed that together the two countries can achieve much more. He recalled that although Bulgaria and Greece are neighbours and are historically linked, until recently they were not interconnected in terms of energy. He hoped that this would be the beginning of stronger cooperation between the two countries.

The event was also attended by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, Bulgartransgaz CEO Vladimir Malinov, Glavbolgarstroy Board Chair Kalin Peshov and Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov.

The Vertical Gas Corridor is a large-scale infrastructure project aimed at enhancing energy security and supply continuity, while providing access to diversified natural gas sources for Bulgaria and the South-East European region.

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