An official website of the United States Government Here's how you know

Official websites use .gov

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Cultural Exchanges, Property and Cooperation

Agreement amending and extending the agreement of June 16, 1999 (13044 [729 KB]). Effected by exchange of notes at Washington September 8 and 15, 2015; entered into force September 15, 2015; with effect from October 20, 2015.

Download attachment [330 KB]

U.S. Department of State

The Lessons of 1989: Freedom and Our Future