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Agreement signed at Almaty December 13, 1993; entered into force December 13, 1993.

Agreement extending the agreement.  Effected by exchange of notes at Almaty and Astana December 1 and 5, 2000; entered into force December 5, 2000.

Agreement amending and extending the agreement.  Signed at Washington December 13, 2007; entered into force June 16, 2009.

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The Lessons of 1989: Freedom and Our Future