Affirming that the United States supports the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum and the Eastern Mediterranean gas pipeline.

celebrates the establishment of the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum and congratulates the members for their success in building an international forum to advance Eastern Mediterranean energy;

commends the members for demonstrating a commitment to multilateral cooperation leading to mutual economic and energy security;

recognizes the historical significance of Jewish, Arab, and Christian peoples working together to advance prosperity and security within the region;

notes the strategic importance of the Eastern Mediterranean pipeline in enhancing European energy security and decreasing reliance on Russian energy exports; and

calls on all states to support the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum and the Eastern Mediterranean Pipeline.