; and (5) to enhance security assistance with regional partners in accordance with the values and interests of the United States. (b) Purpose and objectives The strategy authorized under subsection (b) 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, increase regional cooperation on Black Sea security, and improve interoperability with NATO forces. (2) Bolstering United States support for the region’s energy security and integration with Europe and reducing the region’s dependence on Russia while supporting energy diversification. (3) Working with partners and allies to mitigate the impact of economic coercion by the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China 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, including reinforcing economic growth, infrastructure development, and enhancing trade with a focus on improving high-level economic cooperation. (5) Increasing United States coordination with the European Union and NATO member states to maximize effectiveness and minimize duplication. (c) Activities (1) Security The strategy authorized under subsection (b) should include the following elements related to security: (A) A plan to increase interagency coordination on the Black Sea region. (B) A plan to coordinate and synchronize security assistance with Black Sea states, focused on Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, and Georgia, with the aim of increasing regional cooperation on Black Sea security. (C) A plan to enhance collaboration with Black Sea states to recognize and respond to