The Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, is visiting Washington to participate in high-level meetings aimed at strengthening energy cooperation between Greece and the USA.
Stavros Papastavrou, the Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, is scheduled to travel to Washington to engage in a series of high-level meetings that are pivotal for enhancing the strategic energy cooperation between Greece and the United States. This visit emphasizes Greece's growing role in the new energy architecture in Europe, particularly as it relates to diversifying energy sources and improving regional energy security through initiatives such as the Vertical Corridor, which aims to facilitate the transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Southeastern Europe.
The timing of this visit follows recent energy agreements made during the Transatlantic Energy Conference (P-TEC), which sought to deepen transatlantic cooperation in LNG and bolster infrastructure vital for energy resilience in Southeastern Europe. As the region faces increasing energy demands and geopolitical challenges, the collaboration with the US becomes increasingly significant, intending to secure reliable energy supplies and strengthen regional alliances.
On Monday, February 23, 2022, Mr. Papastavrou is set to speak at the event "10 years of US-EU LNG Cooperation," organized by LNG Allies and the USLNG Association. This gathering will involve his European counterparts and features the participation of the EU Ambassador to the USA, Jovita Neliupsiene, marking a decade of transatlantic engagement in the LNG sector, further highlighting the commitment of Greece and the EU toward energy cooperation amidst shifting global energy dynamics and security concerns.
