; (8) to help facilitate the export of United States energy resources, technology, and expertise to global markets in a way that benefits the energy security of allies and partners of the United States in the Indo-Pacific region; and (9) to supply countries that rely on higher-emitting fuel sources with abundant alternatives that have lower lifecycle emissions profiles. 5. Energy infrastructure project support (a) In general The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, the heads of other relevant United States agencies, and energy-importing allies and partners of the United States, shall, as appropriate, prioritize and expedite the efforts of the Department of State, the Department of Energy, and such other agencies in supporting the governments of like-minded Indo-Pacific countries to increase their energy security and reduce energy emissions, including through— (1) providing diplomatic and political support to those governments, as necessary— (A) to facilitate international negotiations concerning cross-border infrastructure; (B) to enhance the regulatory environment with respect to energy projects in the Indo-Pacific region; and (C) to develop accessible, transparent, and competitive energy markets supplied by diverse sources, types, and routes of energy; and (2) providing support— (A) to improve energy markets in the Indo-Pacific region, including early-stage project support and late-stage project support for the construction or improvement of energy projects and related infrastructure; (B) to diversify the energy sources and supply routes of Indo-Pacific countries to strengthen energy security; (C) to enhance energy market integration across the region; and (D) through— (i) investments in infrastructure to support the importation of liquefied natural gas and other clean energy products by Indo-Pacific countries; (ii) energy-related international technical assistance; (iii) energy technology collaboration; (iv) commercial engagement