India, May 1 -- A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the US Senate to strengthen the eastern Mediterranean region's role as a strategic connector between the US, India, the West Asia and Europe.

The Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act, introduced by US Senators Cory Booker (Democrat) and Dave McCormick (Republican), seeks to mobilise US support for ports, digital corridors, and other strategic infrastructure designed to diversify and secure energy flows, strengthen regional supply chains, and deepen diplomatic ties with key partners.

"Global energy security and supply chains are under growing strain, and the Eastern Mediterranean is emerging as a critical region for enhancing stability and cooperation on a range of shared strategic in...