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Agreement effected by exchange of notes at Georgetown December 28 and 29, 2000; entered into force December 29, 2000.

Agreement extending agreement.  Effected by exchange of notes at Georgetown April 4 and May 10, 2006; entered into force May 10, 2006; with effect from December 29, 2005.

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The Lessons of 1989: Freedom and Our Future