2021, July 8–9
The Sofia Summit aligned the 3SI with the Paris Agreement, the European Green Deal, and the Trans-European Networks (TEN) instrument. This alignment underscored the importance of energy security, diversification of supply routes, and the promotion of hydrogen development from renewable sources. The summit also focused on the Initiative’s role in economic recovery post-pandemic, emphasizing the need for coherent activity to foster deeper regional cooperation and integration.
Key decisions and effects of the summit:
- emphasizing that the Three Seas Initiative is a platform for cooperation in the areas of transport, energy and digitalization, strengthening EU cohesion;
- emphasizing the significant potential of the Three Seas Initiative Investment Fund as an important co-financing mechanism for closing the infrastructure gap in the region;
- confirmation of the first three projects of the Three Seas Initiative Investment Fund;
Photos from the official website of the Three Seas Initiative.
