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Notice to the Press
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
July 18, 2007


U.S. and Cyprus to Extend Agreement to Protect Archaeological and Ethnological Heritage of Cyprus

Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs R. Nicholas Burns and Ambassador of Cyprus to the United States Andreas Kakouris will hold a ceremonial exchange of diplomatic notes at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2007 at the U.S. Department of State signifying the extension of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that protects the rich archaeological and ethnological heritage of Cyprus.

The MOU, first entered into force in 2002, will be extended for an additional five years effective July 16, 2007. Its continuation reflects the strong commitment of the United States to help safeguard Cypriot heritage and offers the opportunity for ongoing cooperation to reduce further pillage and enhance opportunities for more scientific study of intact sites. It also illustrates the increasing strength of the U.S.- Cyprus bilateral relationship.

This event is open for press coverage.

Press wishing to attend the event should arrive at the 23rd Street entrance of the State Department by 3:00 p.m. For more information, contact Chase Beamer in the Bureau of European Affairs at (202) 647-9754.

To attend this event, members of the media must present: (1) a media-issued photo identification card, (2) a letter from their employer on letterhead verifying their employment as a journalist, accompanied by an official photo identification (driver's license or passport), or (3) a U.S. Government-issued identification card (Department of State, White House, Congress, Department of Defense or Foreign Press Center).

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