Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia jointly agreed to expand the Vertical Gas Corridor initiative, strengthening regional energy infrastructure and diversifying gas supply routes across southeastern Europe.
Western Balkan energy ministers agreed that strengthening cross-border infrastructure, developing alternative supply routes, pursuing renewable energy, and enhancing regional cooperation are essential to ensure energy security amid Middle East and Ukraine conflicts.
Four southeastern European energy ministers convene in Belgrade today to fortify the region's power infrastructure resilience, addressing supply vulnerabilities through coordinated multilateral dialogue and strategic policy alignment.
Exarchou emphasized the Vertical Corridor's critical importance for European energy independence from Russian gas, advocating balanced American LNG supplies and regional infrastructure as essential for geopolitical security and stability.
Western Balkan energy ministers agreed that strengthening regional infrastructure, diversifying supply routes, and advancing renewable energy alongside EU alignment are essential to address energy insecurity caused by Middle East and Ukraine conflicts.
The fourth Belgrade Energy Forum convenes May 11-12 with 50 speakers including five ministers to discuss Southeast Europe's energy transition, market trends, and renewable technology solutions, positioning green energy as both ecological necessity and regional economic opportunity.