Egypt, Cyprus discuss progress in electricity linkage project

Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker on Sunday discussed in a meeting with Cypriot Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry Natasa Pilides the progress made in the electricity linkage project between the two countries.

At the beginning of the meeting, the electricity minister lauded the distinguished Egyptian-Cypriot relations, asserting the great interest paid by the political leadership and the government to foster cooperation with Cyprus.

Shaker explained that his ministry pays attention to increasing dependence on renewable energy sources and reducing carbon emissions.

He said Egypt targets upping the renewable energy's contribution to electricity generation to reach over 42% by 2035.

Shaker went on to say that the Electricity Ministry is highly interested in implementing electricity interconnection projects, so that Egypt could become a regional hub for energy trade with Arab, African and European countries.