Electricity synchronization Lithuania, Latvia i Estonia with the continental area Europe strengthens safety and sovereignty Polish – said the president Andrzej Dudawhich participated on Sunday in Vilnius in the Baltic State joining ceremony to the European Energy Network CESA (Continental Europe Synchronous Area).
Together with the presidents: Lithuania, Poland, Latvia and Estonia, representatives also take part in the celebrations European Commission: head of the EC Ursula von der Leyen and defense commissioners Andrew Kubilius i ds. energii And Joergensen.
The President of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda said that it was “a historic moment that means the end of the long path that Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have traveled.” – From now on we have achieved full energy independence. The vision of political pressure and blackmail is finally behind us. Lithuania together with Latvia and Estonia takes part of the common responsibility for frequency control – he said.
Baltic countries in the European energy network
Nauseda said that the next goal is to build important strategically electrical connections, among others until 2030 completing the construction of the Polish-Lithuanian connection Harmony Linkwhich – as Nauseda pointed out – “will contribute to stable operations of synchronization and electricity trading, providing competitive prices for citizens and industry.”
– Connections between energy systems of neighboring countries are necessary in the field of solidarity and emergency support, as well as a well -functioning internal market – he said in turn Andrzej Duda. He stipulated, however, that in itself They are not “sufficient to ensure energy securityas evidenced by frequent damage to digital and power infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. “
– That is why today's conversation focuses, among others on the need to strengthen the protection of our energy infrastructure, our underwater connections, our assets, facilities at sea, but also our networks and power plants – said President Duda. He added that the countries Three Seas They hope “for an even more significant involvement of the European Commission”.
Andrzej Duda emphasized that it is also necessary to “develop strategic relationships with United Statessupport Ukraine and strengthen the policy of sanctions against Russia“. – These are the topics of our today's conversations, but also key topics for 10th Summit and Forum of the Business Initiative of the Three Seaswhich will take place in April this year in Poland – said Duda.
Ursula von der Leyen: Baltic countries gain independence from Russia
During the ceremony, Ursula von der Leyen also took the floor. The chairwoman of the European Commission indicated that it was “an extraordinary day to visit Vilnius, an unusual day for Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.” – A great day for all of Europe. Today on History creates our eyes. Baltic countries gain energy independence, gain independence from Russia – she said.
– It was all worth it. This is because today we are not talking only about energy (…), synchronization concerns First of all, sovereignty – emphasized von der Leyen.
Andrzej Duda in Vilnius. The ceremony “is groundbreaking”
Before departure to Vilnius, Duda argued that the Sunday celebration “is a breakthrough”. – Personally, this is a very important moment for me, because the whole process related to the synchronization, building the Polish-Lithuanian energy bridge, began in the time of presidency Lech Kaczyńskiwho accomplished this with the then President of Lithuania Valdas Adamkus – said the President of Poland.
Andrzej Duda reminded that then – as a minister in the office of President Lech Kaczyński – accompanied him while signing documents.