PM:Country's indications of energy resources 'extremely auspicious'
Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, addressing a forum on "The Future of Greek Gas and Power Markets: Looking Ahead with Optimism and Realism" on Tuesday, said that "indications of the country's energy resources are extremely auspicious", adding that more and more Europeans are stressing the importance of the country's wealth of energy sources.
"From energy alone we can achieve growth that will meet every target," Samaras noted. "Of course, we shall not rely on energy alone. All this necessitates investments, stability, serious planning, consistent implementation, trust in Greece, open communication by Greece with the world and a stabilising role of Greece in our region instead of isolationist behaviour", the premier further said, adding that "energy is the outstanding issue that reflects distortions of the Greek economy". according ro ANA-MPA
The prime minister emphasised the need for the diversification of energy supply sources, the development of sources in Europe to reduce dependence from beyond the continent and completion of the internal energy market in Europe.
He also stressed that the developments in Ukraine prove the need for Europe's energy security and added that the TAP pipeline secures an alternative passage of Caspian gas to be channelled to Europe. "For the first time, Greece is entering the global energy map", Samaras said.
