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USIA - Text: State Dept. Announces U.S.-Cyprus Treaty (96-06-17)
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TEXT: STATE DEPT. ANNOUNCES U.S.-CYPRUS TREATY
(U.S. and Cyprus sign bilateral extradition treaty) (150)
Washington -- During the visit of President Glafcos Clerides, the
governments of the United States and the Republic of Cyprus signed a
bilateral extradition treaty.
Following is the text of the July 17 announcement by Nicholas Burns,
spokesman for the State Department:
(Begin text)
The governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Cyprus
signed a bilateral extradition treaty today during the visit of President
Clerides to Washington. The new treaty replaces one dating from 1931 and
will bring the extradition process for both countries into the modern age.
The treaty reflects the growing cooperation the United States enjoys with
Cyprus in the vital area of law enforcement. The State Department will now
seek authorization to transmit the treaty to the U.S. Senate for advice and
consent to ratification.
(End text)
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