(EEHC) Gaber Desouky, in the presence of Egyptian Minister of Electricity Mohamed Shaker El-Markabi.[1][2] El-Markabi stressed the strategic importance of the Interconnector for the economic development and energy security of Egypt.[3] President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi asked to be informed each week on the progress of the project.[3] With the Interconnector it is expected that the three nations will become energy hubs for the African and European power grids.[3]