“Hellenic Relations are important to Libya. Greece does not suffice in the words, is present there and claims a role in rebuilding the next day, “said Serres and New Democracy’s International Relations and Secretary of the New Democracy, Tasos Hatzivasiliou, speaking to SKAI 100.3 and Paul Tsima.
“Communication with Libya has never been easy and straight. It has been a country divided and transitional for many years. However, the government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis is very much seeking sincere dialogue with all sides, “he said, stressing that our country is providing training in the Libyan coastguard.” He recalled that “Foreign Minister, Mr Gerapetritis, reiterated the Libyan interlocutors the invalidity of the Turkish Memorandum.”
Mr Hadjivasiliou stressed that Greece is in a key position: “Our country is participating in the UN Security Council, where critical decisions can be made on the future of Libya. In addition, Libya can expect resources and technical assistance only through the European Union, and there Greece has a role and reason to affect. “
Referring to economic diplomacy, he noted: “Greece has expressed its availability for participation in the reconstruction of Libya through Greek companies with know -how in the fields of energy, construction, medical technology and shipping.” He reminded that at the beginning of 2025, Athens hosted the head of the Libyan investment authority and a detailed debate was held to strengthen bilateral economic relations.
As he said, “a visit is expected in Athens by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Tripoli government, so the Greek side will have the opportunity to clearly repeat its mood to discuss EEZ and continental shelf on the basis of international law.” Mr. Hadjivasiliou also said that the Greek business mission is planned in Benghazi in the autumn: “Greece is not limited to declarations. Our presence in the field proves that we want and can work together. “
Mr Hadjivasiliou described the visit of the US Secretary of State, and head of the White House Energy Sovereignty, Doug Bergam, as special importance. “It is a journey that goes beyond the limits of a typical diplomatic visit. It brings to the fore the debate on Greece’s geopolitical upgrading as LNG’s transfer hub to Eastern Europe, thanks to Alexandroupolis infrastructures and the vertical corridor connecting the south with the north of Europe, “he said, adding that our country can be raised by LNG. government.
Asked about the Greece – Cyprus – Israel electric interconnection, Mr. Hadjivasiliou made it clear that “relations between Greece and Cyprus are and remain brotherly”. However, as he said: “Precisely because we are brothers, we can also say the truth. The cacophony of the Cypriot side did not help. The viability studies cited by the Cypriot Minister of Finance have never arrived in Athens. If any, they must be sent. ” Finally, he added that Greece rightly spends economic and geopolitical capital on this important project, inviting Nicosia to prove that it remains committed to this project.