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US Senate Introduces Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act to Back IMEC Corridor
A bipartisan bill, the Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act, was introduced in the US Senate to strengthen the eastern Mediterranean as a strategic connector among the US, India, the Middle East and Europe. It aims to back ports, digital corridors, and energy infrastructure to diversify energy flows, boost regional supply chains, and deepen diplomatic ties, while expanding innovation and cross-border collaboration. The act references the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor announced in 2023.
Why It Matters
If enacted, the bill would elevate the Eastern Mediterranean as a US strategic priority, potentially reinforcing energy security and regional stability through expanded cooperation on the IMEC corridor.
Timeline
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Bill introduced in US Senate: Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act
April 30, 2026
A bipartisan bill—the Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act—was introduced in the US Senate by Senators Cory Booker and Dave McCormick to strengthen the eastern Mediterranean as a strategic connector among the US, India, the Middle East, and Europe. It seeks to mobilise US support for ports, digital corridors, and other strategic infrastructure to diversify and secure energy flows, bolster regional supply chains, and deepen diplomatic ties, while expanding collaboration in innovation and emerging technologies.
IMEC corridor announced at the G20 Leaders' Summit (New Delhi)
September 9, 2023
The India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor was announced at the G20 Leaders' Summit in New Delhi in 2023.