The government of Cyprus is aiming at deepening its strategic partnership with the United States, in order to secure its support for Nicosia`s energy designs, Energy Minister Yiorgos Lakkotrypis has stated on Monday.
He reiterated, moreover, that the construction of an LNG terminal in Cyprus is a priority for the government, in view of exploiting natural gas reserves, located in the country`s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Asked if there are delays in the LNG terminal construction, Lakkotrypis spoke about challenges concerning the project`s viability, noting that they can not be disregarded.
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