On the occasion of what is being said about the construction of the gas pipeline from the Eastern Mediterranean basin to the European Union (EastMed), I would like to state the following:
(a) The political will and decision of the three states, Greece, Israel and Cyprus was taken under the condition of economic viability studies, subsea seabed morphologies that would make a similar project feasible in relation to the environmental impact.
(b) The EastMed pipeline has been approved by the EU as a project of common interest, as it contributes to Europe's energy security, which is why the cost of the studies was borne by the European funds.
(c) It is regrettable that some people are complaining that the project is being abandoned.
The governments of the countries involved and the European Union have worked out alternatives in case the project is considered unfeasible for whatever reasons.
(d) The energy plans of the Republic of Cyprus will be implemented in the most appropriate manner, in the best interests of the people of Cyprus and the friendly cooperating states.
PM/EX/SX
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