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The End the Cyprus Embargo Act would lift the long-standing U.S. policy that restricts the export and transfer of military equipment and defense services to Cyprus. Under the bill, the Secretary of State would no longer deny military sales and transfers to the Cypriot government, allowing the country to strengthen its defense capabilities and reduce its reliance on other nations for military equipment. The legislation applies only to requests made by the Cypriot government for its own use and includes exceptions for cases involving credible human rights concerns. The bill also includes safeguards allowing the President to waive the policy change if needed for national security reasons and to terminate it every five years if Cyprus stops cooperating with the United States on anti-money laundering efforts or begins allowing Russian military vessels to use its ports. The measure reflects Congress's intent to deepen the strategic partnership with Cyprus, support its defense cooperation with the U.S. military, and advance American security interests in the Eastern Mediterranean region.

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