Bill in US Senate to support IMEC corridor

WASHINGTON: (Apr 30) A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the US Senate to strengthen the eastern Mediterranean region’s role as a strategic connector between the US, India, the Middle East and Europe.

The Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act, introduced by US Senators Cory Booker (Democrat) and Dave McCormick (Republican), seeks to mobilise US support for ports, digital corridors, and other strategic infrastructure designed to diversify and secure energy flows, strengthen regional supply chains, and deepen diplomatic ties with key partners.

“Global energy security and supply chains are under growing strain, and the Eastern Mediterranean is emerging as a critical region for enhancing stability and cooperation on a range of shared strategic interests, including support for the US-India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor” Booker said in a statement here.