Kathimerini: Greece wants to be 'pluralistic energy hub,' Lafazanis says after talks with US energy envoy

Greece wants to become a "pluralistic energy hub in the region" with a multi-level and independent energy policy based exclusively on national interests, cooperation and energy security in the region and Europe," Energy Minister Panagiotis Lafazanis said on Friday after talks with Amos Hochstein, a US special envoy for international energy relations.

Hochstein, for his part, said the two men "agree on more things than we disagree."

Speaking to reporters, Lafazanis said Greece supports "construction of a natural gas pipeline which will reach the Greek-Turkish border and will carry natural gas from Russia,” noting that such a project would be “beneficial” for Greece and the Greek people while helping to boost cooperation and energy security in the region and in Europe.”

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