Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
The Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act aims to strengthen cooperation between the United States and countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region, particularly in light of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). The bill seeks to bolster energy security, defense capabilities, and diplomatic ties within the region, recognizing its strategic importance as a key connector for trade and connectivity. It encourages continued engagement in existing initiatives like the 3+1 format and the East Mediterranean Gas Forum, and directs the State Department to prioritize the region and explore new avenues for collaboration.
Key provisions
- Institutionalizes multilateral strategic dialogues between the United States and IMEC countries.
- Prioritizes the Eastern Mediterranean region in U.S. foreign policy, focusing on energy security and defense cooperation.
- Directs the State Department to resume the 3+1 diplomatic initiative with a meeting of the Secretary of State with the Ministers of Israel, Greece, and Cyprus.
- Requires the Secretary of Energy to report on the implementation and effect of the Act, including energy projects and defense cooperation.
- Mandates a study on the feasibility of creating bilateral programs modeled on U.S.-Israel programs for Eastern Mediterranean countries.
- Calls for an analysis of the Cyprus Centre for Land, Open Seas, and Port Security as a potential model for multilateral cooperation.
- Defines key terms, including ‘Eastern Mediterranean country’ and ‘IMEC country’.
- Encourages continued participation in the East Mediterranean Gas Forum.
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