Egypt and Cyprus have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation on regional natural gas interconnection, as discussions continue on linking energy infrastructure between the two countries.
Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawy, took part in the official ceremony marking Cyprus’s assumption of the rotating presidency of the European Union, which began at the start of January. The event was held in Nicosia and attended by senior international and regional leaders, including Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit.
Badawy noted that Egypt’s participation underscores the strong and strategic ties between Egypt and Cyprus. He highlighted that cooperation in natural gas interconnection has gained momentum, moving beyond concepts to formal agreements and concrete implementation steps.
The minister stressed that Egypt remains a key energy partner for Cyprus, particularly in strengthening regional integration and supporting European energy security. Egypt’s role as a regional energy hub, supported by its LNG infrastructure and export capabilities, positions it as a gateway for supplying gas to European markets.
Strengthening Energy Cooperation
On the sidelines of the ceremony, Badawy held talks with Cyprus’s Minister of Energy, Michalis Damianos, where both sides reaffirmed their support for continued collaboration in energy development and natural gas resource management.
The Egyptian delegation also met with officials from Cyprus’s Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry as part of ongoing coordination between joint working groups. These discussions focused on accelerating the implementation of agreed natural gas projects.
Priority initiatives include plans to connect Cypriot offshore gas fields to Egyptian infrastructure, enabling gas to be processed and re-exported to Europe via Egypt’s existing facilities. Both sides emphasised the importance of continued technical coordination, regular progress reviews, and sustained dialogue to ensure timely delivery of joint projects.
The talks reflect a shared ambition to enhance the strategic position of both Egypt and Cyprus within the Eastern Mediterranean energy landscape, while supporting regional stability and long-term energy security.