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Scientific and Technical Cooperation

Effected by exchange of notes at Washington December 2 and 23, 2020; entered into force December 23, 2020; with effect from July 2, 2020.

Extension of agreement signed July 2, 1999: TIAS 99-702.  Agreement previously extended June 24 and 25, 2004: TIAS 99-702;  July 1 and 7, 2009: TIAS 99-702;  February 1 and 22, 2016: TIAS 16-222.

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The Lessons of 1989: Freedom and Our Future