And the Italian company 360m euros for new trains and train stations – the statements of the two prime ministers
“We did not have a formal diplomatic meeting, but an essential opportunity to coordinate our gait with a passion for all issues from regional developments to immigration,” the prime minister underlined, underlined the prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, In his joint statements with his Italian bond, Georgia Meloni, After the completion of the work of the Supreme Cooperation Council of Greece and Italy, as well as the meeting of the two leaders. “We are sharing deeply political historical and economic links that are united by common challenges in a world of increased uncertainty,” he added.
He pointed out the need for a more frequent meeting of the Supreme Cooperation Council, which is also reflected by the multitude of agreements signed under the USSR and emphasized the will of the two sides to expand our cooperation at bilateral and European level.
“The joint statement we signed reflects strategic cooperation. We want to triple the cooperation of our two countries in electrical interconnection, ”the prime minister noted
He particularly referred to the important – as he described it – an agreement between the Italian state -run railway company, which he said, “we could not achieve without the personal support of the Italian Prime Minister and thank you personally.” In particular, he noted that this was a re -launch of the relationship, which was “tested in the light of the Tempe tragedy” and with which Greece is called upon to invest more than 400 million in the network upgrading and modern security systems installation and the Italian 360m euros for new trains and trains.
Partered, he said the two prime ministers discussed economic relations and bilateral trade. “We can achieve more, attract more Italian investments,” Mr Mitsotakis stressed.
He also said that they talked about Syria and Libya, noting that “Greece in the migration found its strongest ally” and explained: “We are no longer talking about internal redistribution of refugees but about protecting our borders and fighting the circulators’ circuits,
He then referred to Ukraine, noting that “we support unconditionally 30 days”.
He also said that they agreed that European defense and Greek -Italian defense cooperation should be strengthened, saying that “in this area we can and should do more”.
“Finally, we share the view that our cooperation with the US is necessary and necessary to reach a mutual and beneficial trade agreement. We have to avoid a trade war, we must make every effort to keep the West united against the challenges in front of us, “the prime minister added, the EIA reported.
Finalized Energy and Investment Agreements in Rail Transfers
During the 2nd Supreme Council of Greece -Italy, which met today in Rome, agreements were finalized in the fields of energy and investment in rail transport.
1. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between ADMIE and the Italian Terna network manager to upgrade the electrical interconnection of the two countries to triple the existing opportunity, from 500 MW to 1,500 MW.
As Greece increases its installed power generation power, especially through investment in renewables, it upgrades its position as an energy hub and energy security provider in Southeast Europe. Last year, Greece was a net electricity exporter for the first time since 2000. Italy, for its part, introduces large amounts of energy, so it is a mutually beneficial cooperation.
The project is also aligned with the importance of the Greek government to the construction of transnational electrical interconnections, to tackle chronic pricing distortions in the European energy market, but also to ensure better supply, reducing the risk of blackout, like the one that happened a few weeks ago.
2. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Greek Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and the Italian State Group Ferrovie Dello Stato, to which Hellenic Train belongs to upgrading passenger rail transport in Greece.
Given the Greek state’s investment order for the logistical upgrading of the railways, the Italian group pledged to invest 360m euros for:
The purchase of a total of 23 trains, eight intercity rapid traffic and 15 suburban type
The formation of modern trains to ensure long -term maintenance of trains
Ferrovie Dello Stato’s commitments will be clearly reflected in the new revised contract of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport with the Hellenic Train, with timetable clauses.
The two Memorandums above are included in the total 12+2 agreements and mous’ signed in the context of the 2nd ASS of Greece – Italy and are described in detail in the Joint Declaration of the two leaders.