The objectives are:(I) Converging energy markets on the basis of the principles of the EU internal energy market taking into account the particularities of the involved countries;(II)Enhancing energy security by addressing the issues of energy exports/imports, supply diver-sifi cation, energy transit and energy demand;(III) Supporting sustainable energy development, including the development of energy efficiency, renewable energy and demand side management;(IV) Attracting investment towards energy projects of common and regional interest.