THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN PARTNERSHIP (3+1)

The trilateral partnership between Greece, Cyprus and Israel is the most important regional development for the promotion of security and U.S. interests in the southeastern Mediterranean. The trilateral cooperation is strong on multiple levels, including security and energy development, and possesses the potential to allow the eastern Mediterranean to become a community of nations based on shared values and aspirations.

The United States’ engagement with the trilateral partnership in a 3+1 framework is welcomed and must be sustained with the proper allocation of resources.

AHI is proud of its ongoing collaboration with the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Order of AHEPA), B’nai B’rith International, and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, to support and advance the ever-developing Greece-Cyprus-Israel partnership and 3+1 framework.

 Our organizations completed its fifth Leadership Mission in April-May.

 The groups also held a virtual Ambassadors Forum with the American ambassadors to Greece, Cyprus, and Israel in January 2022.

Furthermore, AHI maintains the following policy recommendations:

 The Administration, in concert with Congress, should allocate the resources necessary to establish the Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center, as authorized by the Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act.

 The Administration should encourage American energy companies to invest in the Eastern Mediterranean and protect them from illegal Turkish interference.

 The Administration should promote the Eastern Mediterranean as an energy corridor for the region and continental Europe.

 The Administration should comply with the Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act as it pertains to supporting regional energy infrastructure, including the Eastern Mediterranean pipeline.

 The Administration should oppose Turkey’s MoU with Libya, which contravenes international law, impinges upon the sovereignty of third parties, and undermines regional efforts to establish the Eastern Mediterranean as an energy hub.

AHI will continue to work with the Administration and Congress to ensure the United States remains steadfast engaged and allocates the resources necessary for the 3+1 framework to flourish.