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Claims and Dispute Resolution

Effected by exchange of notes at Washington December 18 and 19, 2020; entered into force December 19, 2020.

Amendment of agreement done October 21, 2020: TIAS 20-1021.

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U.S. Department of State

The Lessons of 1989: Freedom and Our Future