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The MED9 Energy Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to support the advancement of a sustainable, secure, and resilient future for the Mediterranean region.
In a joint declaration read by the host, Cyprus’ Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, George Papanastasiou, the EU Mediterranean countries of Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, and Spain, noted the need for all MED9 countries to access affordable, clean, and sustainable energy and advocated the creation of a collaborative framework and execution of joint actions towards the realisation of a resilient energy ecosystem in the region.
They also proposed the establishment of the MED9 Energy Steering Committee, which includes high-level representatives from all member countries and that will serve as the official platform that plans for and supports energy related activities of the MED9 initiative and plays a pivotal role in the success of its outcomes.
