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Weapons: Proliferation

Agreement signed at Washington July 17, 1997; entered into force November 10, 1997.

Agreement extending the agreement.  Effected by exchange of notes at Tbilisi May 16 and 17, 2002; entered into force May 17, 2002.

Agreement extending and amending the agreement, as extended.  Effected by exchange of notes at Tbilisi March 20 and October 13, 2009; entered into force October 13, 2009.

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The Lessons of 1989: Freedom and Our Future