Marco Rubio: Comments on Energy Cooperation Between Greece and Cyprus
October 8, 2026
During his visit to Athens, Marco Rubio refrained from expressing clear support for the Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnection. He emphasized the importance of having diverse energy corridors and advocated for a diplomatic approach to sensitive issues. Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapatritis stated that the cooperation between Greece and the U.S. in energy has advanced significantly. The President of Cyprus, Nicos Christodoulides, highlighted the significance of the Great Sea Interconnector project. Discussions also centered on relations with regional countries.