; and (5) to enhance security assistance with our regional partners in accordance with the values and interests of the United States. (f) Purpose and objectives The strategy authorized under subsection (e) shall have the following goals and objectives: (1) Ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of security assistance to regional partners in accordance with the values and interests of the United States, prioritizing assistance that will bolster defenses and improve interoperability with NATO forces. (2) Bolstering United States support for the region’s energy security and integration with Europe and reducing their dependence on Russia while supporting energy diversification. (3) Mitigating the impact of economic coercion by the Russian Federation and the PRC on Black Sea states and identifying new opportunities for foreign direct investment from the United States and cooperating countries and the enhancement of United States business ties with regional partners in accordance with the values and interests of the United States. (4) Increasing high-level engagement between the United States and regional partners, and reinforcing economic growth, financing quality infrastructure, and reinforcing trade with a focus on improving high-level economic cooperation. (5) Increasing United States coordination with the European Union and NATO to maximize effectiveness and minimize duplication. (g) Activities (1) Security The strategy authorized under subsection (e) should include the following elements related to security: (A) A plan to increase interagency coordination on the Black Sea region. (B) An assessment of whether a United States-led initiative with NATO allies to increase coordination, presence, and regional engagement among Black Sea states is advisable. (C) An assessment of whether there is a need to increase security assistance or security cooperation with Black Sea states, focused on Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, and Georgia. (D) An assessment of the value of establishing a United States or