At the historic Transatlantic 3+1 Energy Summit, held at Zappeion from 3-5.11.2025, the governments of the United States, Cyprus, Greece and Israel reaffirmed the their commitment to strengthening energy security and cooperation in Eastern Mediterranean.
The following is the joint statement they co-signed after the 3+1 Energy Ministerial Meeting:
“The Ministers of Energy of the Republic of Cyprus, Greece, the State of Israel, and the United States, as well as the Co-Chairs of the United States National Energy Sovereignty Council, met today to reaffirm their shared commitment to promoting energy security and cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean, including the operation of the Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center, as a key factor for the strategic stability and resilience of the region.
The Ministers reaffirmed their support for broader regional connectivity projects, both those already underway and those to come, within the framework of the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor; for energy development; and for cooperation on the protection of energy infrastructure.
Furthermore, they committed to leveraging the 3+1 format to support the goal of diversifying the region’s energy sources, reducing dependence on malign actors and enhancing connectivity among like-minded regional partners. They condemned Russian efforts to circumvent oil sanctions and finance the ongoing military offensive against Ukraine.
The Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation on Europe-Israel energy infrastructure projects. The Ministers aim to reconvene in Washington, DC, in the second quarter of 2026, to further promote energy cooperation between their countries within the framework of the Eastern Mediterranean Energy Dialogue 3+1.”
SOURCE: ERT News, 06.11.2025