; and (3) providing technical assistance to qualified Central, Eastern, and Southeastern European countries, as defined under section 11 as the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of relevant Federal departments and agencies, determines necessary to reduce those countries’ reliance on Russian energy resources. (b) Country prioritization and exceptions The Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall prioritize the provision of support, including financial support to qualified Central, Eastern, and Southeastern European countries that are determined to be vulnerable to Russian coercive energy practices. (c) Partnerships The Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, may carry out the activities established under subsection (a), including pursuing blended finance opportunities and joint investment projects with other appropriate development finance institutions of other countries. (d) Authority To enter into arrangements In carrying out the activities established under subsection (a), the Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of the relevant Federal departments and agencies, may enter into one or more arrangements directly with qualified Central and Eastern European countries and third parties under such terms and conditions as the Secretary of State determines appropriate. (e) Domestic sourcing considerations (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary of State shall, to the maximum extent practicable, prioritize support for activities described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of subsection (a) that— (A) promote manufacturing in the United States