Athens:Greece and Cyprus have officially licensed the operations for the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), a major electrical interconnection project between Crete and Cyprus. This announcement was made by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during a weekly review of the government's activities.

According to Cyprus News Agency, the permits for conducting research and laying the cable for the Crete-Cyprus electrical interconnection were issued on Friday, accompanied by the relevant navigational telex (navtex). These developments mark significant progress in the project's implementation.

The GSI has been designated as a European project of common interest, involving participation from French companies. Prime Minister Mitsotakis emphasized the importance of such connectivity projects, highlighting their role as strategic investments that bolster energy self-sufficiency and promote regional cooperation and stability, thereby contributing to peace and security in the broader region.