Amman, July 1 (Petra) — Jordan chaired a meeting of the Union for
the Mediterranean (UfM) Energy Platform on Wednesday, held online
under its co-presidency with the European Union as part of the Third
Mediterranean Green Week, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral
Resources said.

The meeting brought together member states, European institutions and
energy sector partners to discuss enhancing joint action to address
energy challenges and accelerate the transition toward more
sustainable and resilient energy systems, Secretary-General of the
ministry Amani Azzam said.

She said regional electricity interconnection remains a shared
priority to enhance energy security, optimize the use of renewable
resources and support the region’s energy transition, calling for
continued investment in interconnection projects and energy
infrastructure.

Azzam stressed collective action, strong partnerships and sustained
regional cooperation, urging partners to continue supporting the EU
initiative on renewable energy and clean technologies in the
Mediterranean (T-MED).

She also underlined the need for reliable and consistent energy data
and statistics, saying quality data is essential for better planning,
more efficient policymaking, progress measurement and informed
decision-making to support the energy transition.

Azzam commended UfM Energy Platform working groups and expressed hope
for further practical outcomes to strengthen regional cooperation in
the energy sector.

Participants tackled the EU initiative on renewable energy and clean
technologies in the Mediterranean, the energy statistics cooperation
programme, working group plans and EU-funded projects, as well as
progress on the regional energy action plan, national strategies,
legislative reforms, investment needs and interconnection projects.

Several countries, including Jordan, also presented updates.

//Petra// NQ