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