Türkiye and Lebanon discuss energy interconnections and pipelines — Anadolu Agency

In the United States, Türkiye and Lebanon discussed opportunities for cooperation in establishing electricity interconnections and in the hydrocarbons sector through pipelines. The talks took place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly with the participation of Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar and Lebanese Minister of Energy and Water Joseph Saddi.

Joint energy projects

As Anadolu Agency reports, Bayraktar said the sides reviewed areas of joint work that could strengthen energy supply security in the region. These include, in particular, electricity interconnections and the transportation of hydrocarbons through pipelines.

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Türkiye’s experience

According to the Turkish minister, Ankara can turn its experience in developing energy infrastructure and diversifying resources into concrete areas of cooperation, taking into account Lebanon’s needs and priorities in the energy sector.

Reliability of supply

Bayraktar noted that both countries attach importance to ensuring that projects between Türkiye and Lebanon contribute to reliable and uninterrupted access to energy throughout the region. He also added that such cooperation could contribute to shared prosperity and stability.