(ANSA) - PESCARA, NOVEMBER 15 - The President of the
Republic, Sergio Mattarella, and the President of Montenegro,
Milo Dukanovic, inaugurated the first 'electric bridge' between
Europe and the Balkans today. This is the Italy-Montenegro power
line built by Terna, between Cepagatti (Pescara) and Lastva, in
the municipality of Kotor. The work to lay the cables, which are
445km long, began between 2015 and 2017 for a total investment
of around 1.1bn euros. The infrastructure that will come into
operation by the end of the year will allow the two countries to
exchange electricity in a two-way manner. The work inaugurated
today represents the longest high voltage submarine connection
ever made by Terna. "It is a major hub for Italy, the Balkan
region and Europe, it brings us closer together, pooling
resources," said Mattarella. "Significantly, this inauguration
takes place on the 140th anniversary of our diplomatic
relations, " he underlined, adding that "the destiny of the
Balkan countries is inseparable from that of other European
countries.". Montenegro's journey towards the EU "deserves
support and encouragement, " said the President of the Republic.
(ANSA).
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