; (2) the states of Mexico and provinces of Canada are steadfast allies of the United States and have the capacity to produce energy and mineral resources that contribute to economic and national security; (3) enhanced cooperation between the United States, Mexico, and Canada for the purpose of research and development of covered energy sources would be in the national interests of all 3 countries; (4) energy cooperation between the United States, Mexico, and Canada and the development of natural resources by all 3 countries are in the strategic interests of the United States; (5) the United States can play a role in assisting Mexico and Canada with regional safety and security issues; (6) the Secretaries, as appropriate and in consultation with the National Science Foundation, should collaborate with Mexico and Canada with respect to research, development, and deployment of covered energy sources; (7) the United States, Mexico, and Canada should strive to develop more robust academic cooperation with respect to— (A) energy innovation technology and engineering; (B) water science; (C) technology transfer; and (D) analysis of— (i) emerging geopolitical dynamics, threats, and crises from acquisitions of natural resources and energy supplies by foreign countries; and (ii) the development of domestic resources as a response to those threats; and (8) the United States strongly urges open dialogue and continued mechanisms for regular engagement and encourages further cooperation between applicable departments, agencies, ministries, institutions of higher education, and the private sector of the United States, Mexico, and Canada on energy security issues, including with respect to— (A) identifying policy priorities associated with the development of natural resources of Mexico and Canada; (B) discussing and sharing best practices with respect to securing cyber energy infrastructure and other energy security matters; (C) leveraging natural gas to positively impact regional stability