The Minister of Environment and Energy, Mr. Stavros Papastavrou, is traveling to Washington to participate in a series of high-level meetings that strengthen the strategic energy cooperation between Greece and the US, consolidate our country's role in the new energy architecture, and contribute to the activation of the Vertical Corridor.
The visit follows the energy agreements signed at the Transatlantic Energy Conference (P-TEC) and aims to further deepen transatlantic cooperation in the field of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and strengthen the infrastructure that will enable the energy resilience of Southeast Europe.
Today, Monday, February 23, Mr. Papastavrou will participate as a speaker in the event "10 years of US-EU LNG Cooperation" organized by LNG Allies & the USLNG Association, with the participation of his European counterparts and the EU Ambassador to the US, Ms. Jovita Neliupsiene.
On Tuesday, February 24, the Minister of Environment and Energy will participate in the Ministerial Meeting organized by the White House and the US National Energy Security Council on the topic of "Transatlantic Gas Security Summit," which will take place at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace.
Twelve European countries will be represented at the summit. In addition, high-level EU officials and major US and European energy companies will participate. As part of the proceedings, a separate Ministerial Meeting of the Vertical Corridor countries will also be held.
On Wednesday, February 25, Mr. Papastavrou will have an official bilateral meeting with the US Secretary of the Interior and Chairman of the National Energy Security Council, Mr. Doug Burgum, as well as with the Minister of Energy and Vice President of the US National Energy Security Council, Mr. Chris Wright. At the same time, he will hold meetings with members of the US Congress and Senate.
As noted in a statement by the Greek Ministry of Energy, Greece's active participation in the Summit confirms our country's upgraded role as a reliable partner and critical energy hub in Southeast Europe, at a time when energy security is fundamental to Europe's geopolitical stability and economic resilience.