the energy sector of the Republic Of Armenia (a) Authority The Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development are authorized to implement activities identified in the January 2021 Action Plan to Ensure Implementation of the Republic of Armenia Energy Sector Development Strategic Program—Market Liberalization and Electricity Trade (MLET) program produced by the Government of the Republic of Armenia and USAID to improve the Republic of Armenia’s energy security and enhance Armenia’s domestic energy production. (b) Technical support for grid synchronization (1) Cooperation The Secretary and the Administrator shall work with the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Georgia, as requested by the governments of those countries, to cooperate on the synchronization of electrical grids and broker arrangements to allow for the purchase and transmission of electricity between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Georgia. (2) Technical assistance The Secretary and the Administrator may provide technical assistance to the Republic of Georgia and the Republic of Armenia on energy sector regulatory reforms and system modifications, including the development of compatible cross-border transmission infrastructure necessary to allow for the safe and secure operation of an integrated power grid between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Georgia. (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $650,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2026 to carry out activities under this section. 10. Partnerships for United States-Armenian cooperation on science and technology (a) In general The Secretary of State, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall seek opportunities to facilitate partnerships between various United States entities and appropriate entities in Armenia to deepen collaboration and exchanges in science and technology, including— (1) an institution of higher education