Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and high-level representatives from various sectors recently convened in Thessaloniki to address the development of cross-border energy infrastructure, focusing on electricity interconnectors and hydrogen pipelines. With attendees from 14 countries, including Germany, Greece, Austria, and the United Arab Emirates, the discussion centered on enhancing energy cooperation between the MENA region and Europe in renewable energy and hydrogen. The MENA region's advantageous natural conditions and low production costs offer significant potential for renewable energy, which can be leveraged to boost economic growth through local utilization or export of green electricity and hydrogen. European countries are increasingly looking towards importing green energy sources to support their decarbonisation efforts, emphasizing the need for collaboration. Minister Skylakakis highlighted the shared challenges posed by climate change and the importance of synergies in infrastructure development for green energy exchange. Federal Minister Robert Habeck stressed the necessity of understanding current projects, focusing on key priorities, and deepening collaboration between the two regions. The 'Thessaloniki Declaration,' agreed upon by German Federal Minister, Robert Habeck, and Greek Minister, Theodoros Skylakakis, underscores the commitment to advancing cooperation for a sustainable, carbon-neutral future.