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TREATIES AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ACTS SERIES 08-516
CIVIL DEFENSE
Technical Cooperation
Agreement Between the
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
and SAUDI ARABIA
Signed at Riyadh May 16 2008
with
Exchange of Correcting Notes
and
Protocol Extending the Agreement
Signed at Washington January 16 2013
NOTE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Pursuant to Public Law 89mdash497 approved July 8 1966 (80 Stat 271 1 USC 113)mdash
ldquo the Treaties and Other International Acts Series issued under the authority of the Secretary of State shall be competent evidence of the treaties international agreements other than treaties and proclamations by the President of such treaties and international agreements other than treaties as the case may be therein contained in all the courts of law and equity and of maritime jurisdiction and in all the tribunals and public offices of the United States and of the several States without any further proof or authentication thereofrdquo
SAUDI ARABIA
Civil Defense Technical Cooperation
Agreement signed at Riyadh May 16 2008 Entered into force May 16 2008 With exchange of correcting notes And protocol extending the agreement Signed at Washington January 16 2013 Entered into force January 16 2013
TECHNICAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND
THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
In recognition of the good relations existing between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America (the Parties) and of the mutual desire to further this relationship
And desirous of facilitating the transfer of technical knowledge advice skills and resources from United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security including border protection civil defense capabilities and coast guard and maritime capabilities
The Parties agree that
1 The United States will make available for sale to the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interior (MOI) for the purpose of assisting the Kingdom in the development of its capacity in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security including border protection civil defense capabilities and coast guard and maritime capabilities articles and services including technical assistance as provided for in subsequent project-specific agreements between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States Such technical assistance may include provision of advice training and equipment and other resources The United States will provide the MOI with technical assistance directly or through US Government contractors or will facilitate the procurement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of such knowledge skills and resources from private US organizations
2 All US assistance upon the advance of funds by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States under this agreement will be done pursuant to subsequent project-specific agreements The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will pay all costs for services performed equipment provided and expenses incurred by the United States under these project-specific agreements The United States will pay for all costs ofUS Government direct-hire employees assigned to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform services under this Agreement
3 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will establish a dollar disbursement account in the United States Treasury Any funds required by the United States for agreed-upon projects will be deposited by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the account in such amounts and at such times as are mutually agreed and the
United States may draw on this account in the amount so agreed Ifupon termination of this agreement there are funds remaining in the special account after all expenses have been paid such funds will be refunded to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
4 US Government personnel who are assigned to perform services under this Agreement will be attached to the Embassy of the United States of America in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and will be entitled to the corresponding privileges and immunities of the administrative and technical staff of the Embassy unless otherwise agreed by the Parties US contractors in Saudi Arabia under this Agreement will be accorded immunity for all acts done in furtherance of the Agreement
5 The United States may make available training in the United States or may arrange visits designed to assist in the acquisition of specialized technical or professional knowledge for selected employees of the MOL The number of participants and the kind and duration of training shall be mutually agreed between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States Funds for expenses associated with this training will be withdrawn from the account established pursuant to paragraph 2 above
6 The Parties will establish a Joint Commission on Infrastructure and Border Protection (the Commission) The Commission will be headed by the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs for the United States and by the Assistant Minister of Interior for Security and Internal Affairs for Saudi Arabia Its purpose will be to develop and oversee implementation of programs under this Agreement
a The Commission members will include representatives from the Departments of State Energy Homeland Security Defense and possibly other agencies from the United States side For the Saudi side it will include representatives from the Ministry of Interior and possibly other Saudi government ministries or departments
b Joint Working Groups will be established as needed to consider specific project proposals in the areas specified in this Agreement or to review implementation issues regarding such projects All specific work-program activities will be discussed through the relevant Joint Working Group on a case-by-case basis These could include the following a Joint Working Group on border protection issues a Joint Working Group on civil defense issues and a Joint Working Group on maritime protection issues
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c The first formal meeting of the Commission will take place in Saudi Arabia at a mutually agreed-upon time The two sides will strive to meet thereafter on a semi-annual basis with one meeting in Riyadh and one meeting in Washington D C
d The Joint Working Group on Critical Energy Infrastructure Protection will continue its ongoing efforts pursuant to the December 7 2006 Memorandum ofUnderstanding between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia However it will become a part of the Commission
7 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia agrees that no claim will be brought by Saudi Arabia against the United States or its employees or contractors that may arise as a result of the articles or services including technical services furnished under this Agreement or under subsequent agreements for agreed-upon projects under this Agreement and further agrees to hold the United States harmless against any and all claims that may arise as a result of the articles or services including technical services furnished under this Agreement
8 Assistance provided by the United States under this Agreement will be subject to US law and regulations~
9 The duration of this Agreement will be five years subject to revision or extension as mutually agreed This Agreement enters into force upon signature of the Parties This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either Party with ninety days advance written notice
Signed at Riyadh on the J 6l- day of fl1-y 2008 in duplicate in the English and Arabic languages both texts being equally authentic
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES THE KINGDOM OF OF AMERICA SAUDI ARABIA
~ ~~ NAYIF BIN ABDULAZIZ AL-SAUD
Secretary of State Minister of Interior
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The US Department of State presents its compliments to the Royal
Embassy of the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia and has the honor to refer to the
Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States ofAmerica and the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Department of State wishes to bring to the attention of the Royal Embassy of
the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia a correction to the Arabic text ofthe Agreement that
would add missing Paragraph 9 which reads in English as follows
9 The duration of this Agreement will be five years subject to
revision or extension as mutually agreed This Agreement enters into
force upon signature of the Parties This Agreement may be
terminated at any time by either Party with ninety days advance
written notice
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The Department ofState in connection with the foregoing proposes that the
Arabic language text of the Agreement be corrected accordingly The Department
of State further proposes that if the above proposal is acceptable to the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia this note together with the Royal Embassys affirmative note in
reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text ofthe Agreement and
be considered a part of the original thereof
Department of State Y Washington December 21 201G shy
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ROYAL EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA WASHINGTON DC 20037
111e Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia has the honor to refer to the United States Department of States Diplomatic Note dated December 21 2012 proposing a correction to the Arabic language text of the Technical Cooperation Agreement between tl]e United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed in Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia informs the Department of State that the proposed correction set forth in the Department of States Note is acceptable to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Accordingly the Department of States note and this note in reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text of the Agreement and be considered a part of the original thereof
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Department of State the assurance of its highest consideration
Washington DC January 2 2013
PROTOCOL TO EXTEND THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AND THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
The United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Parties)
Recognizing that the Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the TCA) signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 was entered into in order to facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge advice skills and resources from the United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security
Recalling that the duration of the TCA was initially established to be five years subject to revision or extension as mutually agreed
Recognizing that the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have made significant progress in advancing the mutual objectives of the TCA and
Desiring to continue their cooperative efforts in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security beyond May 15 2013
Have agreed as follows
The duration of the TCA shall be extended by ten years until May 15 2023 This Protocol will enter into force upon signature
Signed at Washington this iigt -hday of January 2013 in duplicate in the English and Arabic languages both texts being equally authentic
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF
THE UNITED ST ATES THE KINGDOM~ OF AMERICA SAUDI ARABIA
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NOTE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Pursuant to Public Law 89mdash497 approved July 8 1966 (80 Stat 271 1 USC 113)mdash
ldquo the Treaties and Other International Acts Series issued under the authority of the Secretary of State shall be competent evidence of the treaties international agreements other than treaties and proclamations by the President of such treaties and international agreements other than treaties as the case may be therein contained in all the courts of law and equity and of maritime jurisdiction and in all the tribunals and public offices of the United States and of the several States without any further proof or authentication thereofrdquo
SAUDI ARABIA
Civil Defense Technical Cooperation
Agreement signed at Riyadh May 16 2008 Entered into force May 16 2008 With exchange of correcting notes And protocol extending the agreement Signed at Washington January 16 2013 Entered into force January 16 2013
TECHNICAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND
THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
In recognition of the good relations existing between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America (the Parties) and of the mutual desire to further this relationship
And desirous of facilitating the transfer of technical knowledge advice skills and resources from United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security including border protection civil defense capabilities and coast guard and maritime capabilities
The Parties agree that
1 The United States will make available for sale to the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interior (MOI) for the purpose of assisting the Kingdom in the development of its capacity in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security including border protection civil defense capabilities and coast guard and maritime capabilities articles and services including technical assistance as provided for in subsequent project-specific agreements between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States Such technical assistance may include provision of advice training and equipment and other resources The United States will provide the MOI with technical assistance directly or through US Government contractors or will facilitate the procurement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of such knowledge skills and resources from private US organizations
2 All US assistance upon the advance of funds by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States under this agreement will be done pursuant to subsequent project-specific agreements The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will pay all costs for services performed equipment provided and expenses incurred by the United States under these project-specific agreements The United States will pay for all costs ofUS Government direct-hire employees assigned to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform services under this Agreement
3 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will establish a dollar disbursement account in the United States Treasury Any funds required by the United States for agreed-upon projects will be deposited by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the account in such amounts and at such times as are mutually agreed and the
United States may draw on this account in the amount so agreed Ifupon termination of this agreement there are funds remaining in the special account after all expenses have been paid such funds will be refunded to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
4 US Government personnel who are assigned to perform services under this Agreement will be attached to the Embassy of the United States of America in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and will be entitled to the corresponding privileges and immunities of the administrative and technical staff of the Embassy unless otherwise agreed by the Parties US contractors in Saudi Arabia under this Agreement will be accorded immunity for all acts done in furtherance of the Agreement
5 The United States may make available training in the United States or may arrange visits designed to assist in the acquisition of specialized technical or professional knowledge for selected employees of the MOL The number of participants and the kind and duration of training shall be mutually agreed between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States Funds for expenses associated with this training will be withdrawn from the account established pursuant to paragraph 2 above
6 The Parties will establish a Joint Commission on Infrastructure and Border Protection (the Commission) The Commission will be headed by the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs for the United States and by the Assistant Minister of Interior for Security and Internal Affairs for Saudi Arabia Its purpose will be to develop and oversee implementation of programs under this Agreement
a The Commission members will include representatives from the Departments of State Energy Homeland Security Defense and possibly other agencies from the United States side For the Saudi side it will include representatives from the Ministry of Interior and possibly other Saudi government ministries or departments
b Joint Working Groups will be established as needed to consider specific project proposals in the areas specified in this Agreement or to review implementation issues regarding such projects All specific work-program activities will be discussed through the relevant Joint Working Group on a case-by-case basis These could include the following a Joint Working Group on border protection issues a Joint Working Group on civil defense issues and a Joint Working Group on maritime protection issues
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c The first formal meeting of the Commission will take place in Saudi Arabia at a mutually agreed-upon time The two sides will strive to meet thereafter on a semi-annual basis with one meeting in Riyadh and one meeting in Washington D C
d The Joint Working Group on Critical Energy Infrastructure Protection will continue its ongoing efforts pursuant to the December 7 2006 Memorandum ofUnderstanding between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia However it will become a part of the Commission
7 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia agrees that no claim will be brought by Saudi Arabia against the United States or its employees or contractors that may arise as a result of the articles or services including technical services furnished under this Agreement or under subsequent agreements for agreed-upon projects under this Agreement and further agrees to hold the United States harmless against any and all claims that may arise as a result of the articles or services including technical services furnished under this Agreement
8 Assistance provided by the United States under this Agreement will be subject to US law and regulations~
9 The duration of this Agreement will be five years subject to revision or extension as mutually agreed This Agreement enters into force upon signature of the Parties This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either Party with ninety days advance written notice
Signed at Riyadh on the J 6l- day of fl1-y 2008 in duplicate in the English and Arabic languages both texts being equally authentic
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES THE KINGDOM OF OF AMERICA SAUDI ARABIA
~ ~~ NAYIF BIN ABDULAZIZ AL-SAUD
Secretary of State Minister of Interior
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Technical Cooperation Agreement Between The United States of America and
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia a correction to the Arabic text ofthe Agreement that
would add missing Paragraph 9 which reads in English as follows
9 The duration of this Agreement will be five years subject to
revision or extension as mutually agreed This Agreement enters into
force upon signature of the Parties This Agreement may be
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The Department ofState in connection with the foregoing proposes that the
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of State further proposes that if the above proposal is acceptable to the Kingdom
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reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text ofthe Agreement and
be considered a part of the original thereof
Department of State Y Washington December 21 201G shy
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ROYAL EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA WASHINGTON DC 20037
111e Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia has the honor to refer to the United States Department of States Diplomatic Note dated December 21 2012 proposing a correction to the Arabic language text of the Technical Cooperation Agreement between tl]e United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed in Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia informs the Department of State that the proposed correction set forth in the Department of States Note is acceptable to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Accordingly the Department of States note and this note in reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text of the Agreement and be considered a part of the original thereof
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Department of State the assurance of its highest consideration
Washington DC January 2 2013
PROTOCOL TO EXTEND THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AND THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
The United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Parties)
Recognizing that the Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the TCA) signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 was entered into in order to facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge advice skills and resources from the United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security
Recalling that the duration of the TCA was initially established to be five years subject to revision or extension as mutually agreed
Recognizing that the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have made significant progress in advancing the mutual objectives of the TCA and
Desiring to continue their cooperative efforts in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security beyond May 15 2013
Have agreed as follows
The duration of the TCA shall be extended by ten years until May 15 2023 This Protocol will enter into force upon signature
Signed at Washington this iigt -hday of January 2013 in duplicate in the English and Arabic languages both texts being equally authentic
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF
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Civil Defense Technical Cooperation
Agreement signed at Riyadh May 16 2008 Entered into force May 16 2008 With exchange of correcting notes And protocol extending the agreement Signed at Washington January 16 2013 Entered into force January 16 2013
TECHNICAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND
THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
In recognition of the good relations existing between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America (the Parties) and of the mutual desire to further this relationship
And desirous of facilitating the transfer of technical knowledge advice skills and resources from United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security including border protection civil defense capabilities and coast guard and maritime capabilities
The Parties agree that
1 The United States will make available for sale to the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interior (MOI) for the purpose of assisting the Kingdom in the development of its capacity in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security including border protection civil defense capabilities and coast guard and maritime capabilities articles and services including technical assistance as provided for in subsequent project-specific agreements between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States Such technical assistance may include provision of advice training and equipment and other resources The United States will provide the MOI with technical assistance directly or through US Government contractors or will facilitate the procurement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of such knowledge skills and resources from private US organizations
2 All US assistance upon the advance of funds by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States under this agreement will be done pursuant to subsequent project-specific agreements The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will pay all costs for services performed equipment provided and expenses incurred by the United States under these project-specific agreements The United States will pay for all costs ofUS Government direct-hire employees assigned to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform services under this Agreement
3 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will establish a dollar disbursement account in the United States Treasury Any funds required by the United States for agreed-upon projects will be deposited by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the account in such amounts and at such times as are mutually agreed and the
United States may draw on this account in the amount so agreed Ifupon termination of this agreement there are funds remaining in the special account after all expenses have been paid such funds will be refunded to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
4 US Government personnel who are assigned to perform services under this Agreement will be attached to the Embassy of the United States of America in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and will be entitled to the corresponding privileges and immunities of the administrative and technical staff of the Embassy unless otherwise agreed by the Parties US contractors in Saudi Arabia under this Agreement will be accorded immunity for all acts done in furtherance of the Agreement
5 The United States may make available training in the United States or may arrange visits designed to assist in the acquisition of specialized technical or professional knowledge for selected employees of the MOL The number of participants and the kind and duration of training shall be mutually agreed between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States Funds for expenses associated with this training will be withdrawn from the account established pursuant to paragraph 2 above
6 The Parties will establish a Joint Commission on Infrastructure and Border Protection (the Commission) The Commission will be headed by the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs for the United States and by the Assistant Minister of Interior for Security and Internal Affairs for Saudi Arabia Its purpose will be to develop and oversee implementation of programs under this Agreement
a The Commission members will include representatives from the Departments of State Energy Homeland Security Defense and possibly other agencies from the United States side For the Saudi side it will include representatives from the Ministry of Interior and possibly other Saudi government ministries or departments
b Joint Working Groups will be established as needed to consider specific project proposals in the areas specified in this Agreement or to review implementation issues regarding such projects All specific work-program activities will be discussed through the relevant Joint Working Group on a case-by-case basis These could include the following a Joint Working Group on border protection issues a Joint Working Group on civil defense issues and a Joint Working Group on maritime protection issues
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c The first formal meeting of the Commission will take place in Saudi Arabia at a mutually agreed-upon time The two sides will strive to meet thereafter on a semi-annual basis with one meeting in Riyadh and one meeting in Washington D C
d The Joint Working Group on Critical Energy Infrastructure Protection will continue its ongoing efforts pursuant to the December 7 2006 Memorandum ofUnderstanding between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia However it will become a part of the Commission
7 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia agrees that no claim will be brought by Saudi Arabia against the United States or its employees or contractors that may arise as a result of the articles or services including technical services furnished under this Agreement or under subsequent agreements for agreed-upon projects under this Agreement and further agrees to hold the United States harmless against any and all claims that may arise as a result of the articles or services including technical services furnished under this Agreement
8 Assistance provided by the United States under this Agreement will be subject to US law and regulations~
9 The duration of this Agreement will be five years subject to revision or extension as mutually agreed This Agreement enters into force upon signature of the Parties This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either Party with ninety days advance written notice
Signed at Riyadh on the J 6l- day of fl1-y 2008 in duplicate in the English and Arabic languages both texts being equally authentic
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES THE KINGDOM OF OF AMERICA SAUDI ARABIA
~ ~~ NAYIF BIN ABDULAZIZ AL-SAUD
Secretary of State Minister of Interior
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the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia a correction to the Arabic text ofthe Agreement that
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ROYAL EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA WASHINGTON DC 20037
111e Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia has the honor to refer to the United States Department of States Diplomatic Note dated December 21 2012 proposing a correction to the Arabic language text of the Technical Cooperation Agreement between tl]e United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed in Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia informs the Department of State that the proposed correction set forth in the Department of States Note is acceptable to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Accordingly the Department of States note and this note in reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text of the Agreement and be considered a part of the original thereof
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Department of State the assurance of its highest consideration
Washington DC January 2 2013
PROTOCOL TO EXTEND THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AND THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
The United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Parties)
Recognizing that the Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the TCA) signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 was entered into in order to facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge advice skills and resources from the United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security
Recalling that the duration of the TCA was initially established to be five years subject to revision or extension as mutually agreed
Recognizing that the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have made significant progress in advancing the mutual objectives of the TCA and
Desiring to continue their cooperative efforts in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security beyond May 15 2013
Have agreed as follows
The duration of the TCA shall be extended by ten years until May 15 2023 This Protocol will enter into force upon signature
Signed at Washington this iigt -hday of January 2013 in duplicate in the English and Arabic languages both texts being equally authentic
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And desirous of facilitating the transfer of technical knowledge advice skills and resources from United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security including border protection civil defense capabilities and coast guard and maritime capabilities
The Parties agree that
1 The United States will make available for sale to the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interior (MOI) for the purpose of assisting the Kingdom in the development of its capacity in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security including border protection civil defense capabilities and coast guard and maritime capabilities articles and services including technical assistance as provided for in subsequent project-specific agreements between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States Such technical assistance may include provision of advice training and equipment and other resources The United States will provide the MOI with technical assistance directly or through US Government contractors or will facilitate the procurement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of such knowledge skills and resources from private US organizations
2 All US assistance upon the advance of funds by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States under this agreement will be done pursuant to subsequent project-specific agreements The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will pay all costs for services performed equipment provided and expenses incurred by the United States under these project-specific agreements The United States will pay for all costs ofUS Government direct-hire employees assigned to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform services under this Agreement
3 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will establish a dollar disbursement account in the United States Treasury Any funds required by the United States for agreed-upon projects will be deposited by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the account in such amounts and at such times as are mutually agreed and the
United States may draw on this account in the amount so agreed Ifupon termination of this agreement there are funds remaining in the special account after all expenses have been paid such funds will be refunded to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
4 US Government personnel who are assigned to perform services under this Agreement will be attached to the Embassy of the United States of America in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and will be entitled to the corresponding privileges and immunities of the administrative and technical staff of the Embassy unless otherwise agreed by the Parties US contractors in Saudi Arabia under this Agreement will be accorded immunity for all acts done in furtherance of the Agreement
5 The United States may make available training in the United States or may arrange visits designed to assist in the acquisition of specialized technical or professional knowledge for selected employees of the MOL The number of participants and the kind and duration of training shall be mutually agreed between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States Funds for expenses associated with this training will be withdrawn from the account established pursuant to paragraph 2 above
6 The Parties will establish a Joint Commission on Infrastructure and Border Protection (the Commission) The Commission will be headed by the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs for the United States and by the Assistant Minister of Interior for Security and Internal Affairs for Saudi Arabia Its purpose will be to develop and oversee implementation of programs under this Agreement
a The Commission members will include representatives from the Departments of State Energy Homeland Security Defense and possibly other agencies from the United States side For the Saudi side it will include representatives from the Ministry of Interior and possibly other Saudi government ministries or departments
b Joint Working Groups will be established as needed to consider specific project proposals in the areas specified in this Agreement or to review implementation issues regarding such projects All specific work-program activities will be discussed through the relevant Joint Working Group on a case-by-case basis These could include the following a Joint Working Group on border protection issues a Joint Working Group on civil defense issues and a Joint Working Group on maritime protection issues
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c The first formal meeting of the Commission will take place in Saudi Arabia at a mutually agreed-upon time The two sides will strive to meet thereafter on a semi-annual basis with one meeting in Riyadh and one meeting in Washington D C
d The Joint Working Group on Critical Energy Infrastructure Protection will continue its ongoing efforts pursuant to the December 7 2006 Memorandum ofUnderstanding between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia However it will become a part of the Commission
7 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia agrees that no claim will be brought by Saudi Arabia against the United States or its employees or contractors that may arise as a result of the articles or services including technical services furnished under this Agreement or under subsequent agreements for agreed-upon projects under this Agreement and further agrees to hold the United States harmless against any and all claims that may arise as a result of the articles or services including technical services furnished under this Agreement
8 Assistance provided by the United States under this Agreement will be subject to US law and regulations~
9 The duration of this Agreement will be five years subject to revision or extension as mutually agreed This Agreement enters into force upon signature of the Parties This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either Party with ninety days advance written notice
Signed at Riyadh on the J 6l- day of fl1-y 2008 in duplicate in the English and Arabic languages both texts being equally authentic
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES THE KINGDOM OF OF AMERICA SAUDI ARABIA
~ ~~ NAYIF BIN ABDULAZIZ AL-SAUD
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The US Department of State presents its compliments to the Royal
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Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States ofAmerica and the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Department of State wishes to bring to the attention of the Royal Embassy of
the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia a correction to the Arabic text ofthe Agreement that
would add missing Paragraph 9 which reads in English as follows
9 The duration of this Agreement will be five years subject to
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ROYAL EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA WASHINGTON DC 20037
111e Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia has the honor to refer to the United States Department of States Diplomatic Note dated December 21 2012 proposing a correction to the Arabic language text of the Technical Cooperation Agreement between tl]e United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed in Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia informs the Department of State that the proposed correction set forth in the Department of States Note is acceptable to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Accordingly the Department of States note and this note in reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text of the Agreement and be considered a part of the original thereof
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Department of State the assurance of its highest consideration
Washington DC January 2 2013
PROTOCOL TO EXTEND THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AND THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
The United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Parties)
Recognizing that the Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the TCA) signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 was entered into in order to facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge advice skills and resources from the United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security
Recalling that the duration of the TCA was initially established to be five years subject to revision or extension as mutually agreed
Recognizing that the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have made significant progress in advancing the mutual objectives of the TCA and
Desiring to continue their cooperative efforts in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security beyond May 15 2013
Have agreed as follows
The duration of the TCA shall be extended by ten years until May 15 2023 This Protocol will enter into force upon signature
Signed at Washington this iigt -hday of January 2013 in duplicate in the English and Arabic languages both texts being equally authentic
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United States may draw on this account in the amount so agreed Ifupon termination of this agreement there are funds remaining in the special account after all expenses have been paid such funds will be refunded to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
4 US Government personnel who are assigned to perform services under this Agreement will be attached to the Embassy of the United States of America in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and will be entitled to the corresponding privileges and immunities of the administrative and technical staff of the Embassy unless otherwise agreed by the Parties US contractors in Saudi Arabia under this Agreement will be accorded immunity for all acts done in furtherance of the Agreement
5 The United States may make available training in the United States or may arrange visits designed to assist in the acquisition of specialized technical or professional knowledge for selected employees of the MOL The number of participants and the kind and duration of training shall be mutually agreed between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States Funds for expenses associated with this training will be withdrawn from the account established pursuant to paragraph 2 above
6 The Parties will establish a Joint Commission on Infrastructure and Border Protection (the Commission) The Commission will be headed by the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs for the United States and by the Assistant Minister of Interior for Security and Internal Affairs for Saudi Arabia Its purpose will be to develop and oversee implementation of programs under this Agreement
a The Commission members will include representatives from the Departments of State Energy Homeland Security Defense and possibly other agencies from the United States side For the Saudi side it will include representatives from the Ministry of Interior and possibly other Saudi government ministries or departments
b Joint Working Groups will be established as needed to consider specific project proposals in the areas specified in this Agreement or to review implementation issues regarding such projects All specific work-program activities will be discussed through the relevant Joint Working Group on a case-by-case basis These could include the following a Joint Working Group on border protection issues a Joint Working Group on civil defense issues and a Joint Working Group on maritime protection issues
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c The first formal meeting of the Commission will take place in Saudi Arabia at a mutually agreed-upon time The two sides will strive to meet thereafter on a semi-annual basis with one meeting in Riyadh and one meeting in Washington D C
d The Joint Working Group on Critical Energy Infrastructure Protection will continue its ongoing efforts pursuant to the December 7 2006 Memorandum ofUnderstanding between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia However it will become a part of the Commission
7 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia agrees that no claim will be brought by Saudi Arabia against the United States or its employees or contractors that may arise as a result of the articles or services including technical services furnished under this Agreement or under subsequent agreements for agreed-upon projects under this Agreement and further agrees to hold the United States harmless against any and all claims that may arise as a result of the articles or services including technical services furnished under this Agreement
8 Assistance provided by the United States under this Agreement will be subject to US law and regulations~
9 The duration of this Agreement will be five years subject to revision or extension as mutually agreed This Agreement enters into force upon signature of the Parties This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either Party with ninety days advance written notice
Signed at Riyadh on the J 6l- day of fl1-y 2008 in duplicate in the English and Arabic languages both texts being equally authentic
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES THE KINGDOM OF OF AMERICA SAUDI ARABIA
~ ~~ NAYIF BIN ABDULAZIZ AL-SAUD
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Department of State wishes to bring to the attention of the Royal Embassy of
the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia a correction to the Arabic text ofthe Agreement that
would add missing Paragraph 9 which reads in English as follows
9 The duration of this Agreement will be five years subject to
revision or extension as mutually agreed This Agreement enters into
force upon signature of the Parties This Agreement may be
terminated at any time by either Party with ninety days advance
written notice
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The Department ofState in connection with the foregoing proposes that the
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of State further proposes that if the above proposal is acceptable to the Kingdom
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reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text ofthe Agreement and
be considered a part of the original thereof
Department of State Y Washington December 21 201G shy
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ROYAL EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA WASHINGTON DC 20037
111e Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia has the honor to refer to the United States Department of States Diplomatic Note dated December 21 2012 proposing a correction to the Arabic language text of the Technical Cooperation Agreement between tl]e United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed in Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia informs the Department of State that the proposed correction set forth in the Department of States Note is acceptable to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Accordingly the Department of States note and this note in reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text of the Agreement and be considered a part of the original thereof
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Department of State the assurance of its highest consideration
Washington DC January 2 2013
PROTOCOL TO EXTEND THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AND THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
The United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Parties)
Recognizing that the Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the TCA) signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 was entered into in order to facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge advice skills and resources from the United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security
Recalling that the duration of the TCA was initially established to be five years subject to revision or extension as mutually agreed
Recognizing that the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have made significant progress in advancing the mutual objectives of the TCA and
Desiring to continue their cooperative efforts in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security beyond May 15 2013
Have agreed as follows
The duration of the TCA shall be extended by ten years until May 15 2023 This Protocol will enter into force upon signature
Signed at Washington this iigt -hday of January 2013 in duplicate in the English and Arabic languages both texts being equally authentic
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF
THE UNITED ST ATES THE KINGDOM~ OF AMERICA SAUDI ARABIA
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c The first formal meeting of the Commission will take place in Saudi Arabia at a mutually agreed-upon time The two sides will strive to meet thereafter on a semi-annual basis with one meeting in Riyadh and one meeting in Washington D C
d The Joint Working Group on Critical Energy Infrastructure Protection will continue its ongoing efforts pursuant to the December 7 2006 Memorandum ofUnderstanding between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia However it will become a part of the Commission
7 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia agrees that no claim will be brought by Saudi Arabia against the United States or its employees or contractors that may arise as a result of the articles or services including technical services furnished under this Agreement or under subsequent agreements for agreed-upon projects under this Agreement and further agrees to hold the United States harmless against any and all claims that may arise as a result of the articles or services including technical services furnished under this Agreement
8 Assistance provided by the United States under this Agreement will be subject to US law and regulations~
9 The duration of this Agreement will be five years subject to revision or extension as mutually agreed This Agreement enters into force upon signature of the Parties This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either Party with ninety days advance written notice
Signed at Riyadh on the J 6l- day of fl1-y 2008 in duplicate in the English and Arabic languages both texts being equally authentic
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES THE KINGDOM OF OF AMERICA SAUDI ARABIA
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Department of State wishes to bring to the attention of the Royal Embassy of
the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia a correction to the Arabic text ofthe Agreement that
would add missing Paragraph 9 which reads in English as follows
9 The duration of this Agreement will be five years subject to
revision or extension as mutually agreed This Agreement enters into
force upon signature of the Parties This Agreement may be
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The Department ofState in connection with the foregoing proposes that the
Arabic language text of the Agreement be corrected accordingly The Department
of State further proposes that if the above proposal is acceptable to the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia this note together with the Royal Embassys affirmative note in
reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text ofthe Agreement and
be considered a part of the original thereof
Department of State Y Washington December 21 201G shy
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ROYAL EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA WASHINGTON DC 20037
111e Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia has the honor to refer to the United States Department of States Diplomatic Note dated December 21 2012 proposing a correction to the Arabic language text of the Technical Cooperation Agreement between tl]e United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed in Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia informs the Department of State that the proposed correction set forth in the Department of States Note is acceptable to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Accordingly the Department of States note and this note in reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text of the Agreement and be considered a part of the original thereof
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Department of State the assurance of its highest consideration
Washington DC January 2 2013
PROTOCOL TO EXTEND THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AND THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
The United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Parties)
Recognizing that the Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the TCA) signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 was entered into in order to facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge advice skills and resources from the United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security
Recalling that the duration of the TCA was initially established to be five years subject to revision or extension as mutually agreed
Recognizing that the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have made significant progress in advancing the mutual objectives of the TCA and
Desiring to continue their cooperative efforts in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security beyond May 15 2013
Have agreed as follows
The duration of the TCA shall be extended by ten years until May 15 2023 This Protocol will enter into force upon signature
Signed at Washington this iigt -hday of January 2013 in duplicate in the English and Arabic languages both texts being equally authentic
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF
THE UNITED ST ATES THE KINGDOM~ OF AMERICA SAUDI ARABIA
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The US Department of State presents its compliments to the Royal
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Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States ofAmerica and the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Department of State wishes to bring to the attention of the Royal Embassy of
the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia a correction to the Arabic text ofthe Agreement that
would add missing Paragraph 9 which reads in English as follows
9 The duration of this Agreement will be five years subject to
revision or extension as mutually agreed This Agreement enters into
force upon signature of the Parties This Agreement may be
terminated at any time by either Party with ninety days advance
written notice
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2
The Department ofState in connection with the foregoing proposes that the
Arabic language text of the Agreement be corrected accordingly The Department
of State further proposes that if the above proposal is acceptable to the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia this note together with the Royal Embassys affirmative note in
reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text ofthe Agreement and
be considered a part of the original thereof
Department of State Y Washington December 21 201G shy
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ROYAL EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA WASHINGTON DC 20037
111e Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia has the honor to refer to the United States Department of States Diplomatic Note dated December 21 2012 proposing a correction to the Arabic language text of the Technical Cooperation Agreement between tl]e United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed in Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia informs the Department of State that the proposed correction set forth in the Department of States Note is acceptable to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Accordingly the Department of States note and this note in reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text of the Agreement and be considered a part of the original thereof
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Department of State the assurance of its highest consideration
Washington DC January 2 2013
PROTOCOL TO EXTEND THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AND THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
The United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Parties)
Recognizing that the Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the TCA) signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 was entered into in order to facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge advice skills and resources from the United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security
Recalling that the duration of the TCA was initially established to be five years subject to revision or extension as mutually agreed
Recognizing that the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have made significant progress in advancing the mutual objectives of the TCA and
Desiring to continue their cooperative efforts in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security beyond May 15 2013
Have agreed as follows
The duration of the TCA shall be extended by ten years until May 15 2023 This Protocol will enter into force upon signature
Signed at Washington this iigt -hday of January 2013 in duplicate in the English and Arabic languages both texts being equally authentic
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF
THE UNITED ST ATES THE KINGDOM~ OF AMERICA SAUDI ARABIA
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Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States ofAmerica and the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Department of State wishes to bring to the attention of the Royal Embassy of
the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia a correction to the Arabic text ofthe Agreement that
would add missing Paragraph 9 which reads in English as follows
9 The duration of this Agreement will be five years subject to
revision or extension as mutually agreed This Agreement enters into
force upon signature of the Parties This Agreement may be
terminated at any time by either Party with ninety days advance
written notice
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2
The Department ofState in connection with the foregoing proposes that the
Arabic language text of the Agreement be corrected accordingly The Department
of State further proposes that if the above proposal is acceptable to the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia this note together with the Royal Embassys affirmative note in
reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text ofthe Agreement and
be considered a part of the original thereof
Department of State Y Washington December 21 201G shy
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~~~~ampJi~Wt2middot
ROYAL EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA WASHINGTON DC 20037
111e Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia has the honor to refer to the United States Department of States Diplomatic Note dated December 21 2012 proposing a correction to the Arabic language text of the Technical Cooperation Agreement between tl]e United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed in Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia informs the Department of State that the proposed correction set forth in the Department of States Note is acceptable to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Accordingly the Department of States note and this note in reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text of the Agreement and be considered a part of the original thereof
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Department of State the assurance of its highest consideration
Washington DC January 2 2013
PROTOCOL TO EXTEND THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AND THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
The United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Parties)
Recognizing that the Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the TCA) signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 was entered into in order to facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge advice skills and resources from the United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security
Recalling that the duration of the TCA was initially established to be five years subject to revision or extension as mutually agreed
Recognizing that the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have made significant progress in advancing the mutual objectives of the TCA and
Desiring to continue their cooperative efforts in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security beyond May 15 2013
Have agreed as follows
The duration of the TCA shall be extended by ten years until May 15 2023 This Protocol will enter into force upon signature
Signed at Washington this iigt -hday of January 2013 in duplicate in the English and Arabic languages both texts being equally authentic
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF
THE UNITED ST ATES THE KINGDOM~ OF AMERICA SAUDI ARABIA
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Embassy of the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia and has the honor to refer to the
Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States ofAmerica and the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Department of State wishes to bring to the attention of the Royal Embassy of
the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia a correction to the Arabic text ofthe Agreement that
would add missing Paragraph 9 which reads in English as follows
9 The duration of this Agreement will be five years subject to
revision or extension as mutually agreed This Agreement enters into
force upon signature of the Parties This Agreement may be
terminated at any time by either Party with ninety days advance
written notice
Suggested Arabic Text
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2
The Department ofState in connection with the foregoing proposes that the
Arabic language text of the Agreement be corrected accordingly The Department
of State further proposes that if the above proposal is acceptable to the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia this note together with the Royal Embassys affirmative note in
reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text ofthe Agreement and
be considered a part of the original thereof
Department of State Y Washington December 21 201G shy
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ROYAL EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA WASHINGTON DC 20037
111e Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia has the honor to refer to the United States Department of States Diplomatic Note dated December 21 2012 proposing a correction to the Arabic language text of the Technical Cooperation Agreement between tl]e United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed in Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia informs the Department of State that the proposed correction set forth in the Department of States Note is acceptable to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Accordingly the Department of States note and this note in reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text of the Agreement and be considered a part of the original thereof
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Department of State the assurance of its highest consideration
Washington DC January 2 2013
PROTOCOL TO EXTEND THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AND THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
The United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Parties)
Recognizing that the Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the TCA) signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 was entered into in order to facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge advice skills and resources from the United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security
Recalling that the duration of the TCA was initially established to be five years subject to revision or extension as mutually agreed
Recognizing that the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have made significant progress in advancing the mutual objectives of the TCA and
Desiring to continue their cooperative efforts in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security beyond May 15 2013
Have agreed as follows
The duration of the TCA shall be extended by ten years until May 15 2023 This Protocol will enter into force upon signature
Signed at Washington this iigt -hday of January 2013 in duplicate in the English and Arabic languages both texts being equally authentic
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF
THE UNITED ST ATES THE KINGDOM~ OF AMERICA SAUDI ARABIA
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The US Department of State presents its compliments to the Royal
Embassy of the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia and has the honor to refer to the
Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States ofAmerica and the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Department of State wishes to bring to the attention of the Royal Embassy of
the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia a correction to the Arabic text ofthe Agreement that
would add missing Paragraph 9 which reads in English as follows
9 The duration of this Agreement will be five years subject to
revision or extension as mutually agreed This Agreement enters into
force upon signature of the Parties This Agreement may be
terminated at any time by either Party with ninety days advance
written notice
Suggested Arabic Text
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DIPLOMATIC NOTE
2
The Department ofState in connection with the foregoing proposes that the
Arabic language text of the Agreement be corrected accordingly The Department
of State further proposes that if the above proposal is acceptable to the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia this note together with the Royal Embassys affirmative note in
reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text ofthe Agreement and
be considered a part of the original thereof
Department of State Y Washington December 21 201G shy
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ROYAL EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA WASHINGTON DC 20037
111e Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia has the honor to refer to the United States Department of States Diplomatic Note dated December 21 2012 proposing a correction to the Arabic language text of the Technical Cooperation Agreement between tl]e United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed in Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia informs the Department of State that the proposed correction set forth in the Department of States Note is acceptable to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Accordingly the Department of States note and this note in reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text of the Agreement and be considered a part of the original thereof
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Department of State the assurance of its highest consideration
Washington DC January 2 2013
PROTOCOL TO EXTEND THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AND THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
The United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Parties)
Recognizing that the Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the TCA) signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 was entered into in order to facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge advice skills and resources from the United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security
Recalling that the duration of the TCA was initially established to be five years subject to revision or extension as mutually agreed
Recognizing that the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have made significant progress in advancing the mutual objectives of the TCA and
Desiring to continue their cooperative efforts in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security beyond May 15 2013
Have agreed as follows
The duration of the TCA shall be extended by ten years until May 15 2023 This Protocol will enter into force upon signature
Signed at Washington this iigt -hday of January 2013 in duplicate in the English and Arabic languages both texts being equally authentic
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF
THE UNITED ST ATES THE KINGDOM~ OF AMERICA SAUDI ARABIA
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Embassy of the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia and has the honor to refer to the
Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States ofAmerica and the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Department of State wishes to bring to the attention of the Royal Embassy of
the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia a correction to the Arabic text ofthe Agreement that
would add missing Paragraph 9 which reads in English as follows
9 The duration of this Agreement will be five years subject to
revision or extension as mutually agreed This Agreement enters into
force upon signature of the Parties This Agreement may be
terminated at any time by either Party with ninety days advance
written notice
Suggested Arabic Text
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DIPLOMATIC NOTE
2
The Department ofState in connection with the foregoing proposes that the
Arabic language text of the Agreement be corrected accordingly The Department
of State further proposes that if the above proposal is acceptable to the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia this note together with the Royal Embassys affirmative note in
reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text ofthe Agreement and
be considered a part of the original thereof
Department of State Y Washington December 21 201G shy
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~~~~ampJi~Wt2middot
ROYAL EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA WASHINGTON DC 20037
111e Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia has the honor to refer to the United States Department of States Diplomatic Note dated December 21 2012 proposing a correction to the Arabic language text of the Technical Cooperation Agreement between tl]e United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed in Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia informs the Department of State that the proposed correction set forth in the Department of States Note is acceptable to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Accordingly the Department of States note and this note in reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text of the Agreement and be considered a part of the original thereof
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Department of State the assurance of its highest consideration
Washington DC January 2 2013
PROTOCOL TO EXTEND THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AND THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
The United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Parties)
Recognizing that the Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the TCA) signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 was entered into in order to facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge advice skills and resources from the United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security
Recalling that the duration of the TCA was initially established to be five years subject to revision or extension as mutually agreed
Recognizing that the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have made significant progress in advancing the mutual objectives of the TCA and
Desiring to continue their cooperative efforts in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security beyond May 15 2013
Have agreed as follows
The duration of the TCA shall be extended by ten years until May 15 2023 This Protocol will enter into force upon signature
Signed at Washington this iigt -hday of January 2013 in duplicate in the English and Arabic languages both texts being equally authentic
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF
THE UNITED ST ATES THE KINGDOM~ OF AMERICA SAUDI ARABIA
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Embassy of the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia and has the honor to refer to the
Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States ofAmerica and the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Department of State wishes to bring to the attention of the Royal Embassy of
the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia a correction to the Arabic text ofthe Agreement that
would add missing Paragraph 9 which reads in English as follows
9 The duration of this Agreement will be five years subject to
revision or extension as mutually agreed This Agreement enters into
force upon signature of the Parties This Agreement may be
terminated at any time by either Party with ninety days advance
written notice
Suggested Arabic Text
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DIPLOMATIC NOTE
2
The Department ofState in connection with the foregoing proposes that the
Arabic language text of the Agreement be corrected accordingly The Department
of State further proposes that if the above proposal is acceptable to the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia this note together with the Royal Embassys affirmative note in
reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text ofthe Agreement and
be considered a part of the original thereof
Department of State Y Washington December 21 201G shy
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~~~~ampJi~Wt2middot
ROYAL EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA WASHINGTON DC 20037
111e Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia has the honor to refer to the United States Department of States Diplomatic Note dated December 21 2012 proposing a correction to the Arabic language text of the Technical Cooperation Agreement between tl]e United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed in Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia informs the Department of State that the proposed correction set forth in the Department of States Note is acceptable to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Accordingly the Department of States note and this note in reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text of the Agreement and be considered a part of the original thereof
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Department of State the assurance of its highest consideration
Washington DC January 2 2013
PROTOCOL TO EXTEND THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AND THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
The United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Parties)
Recognizing that the Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the TCA) signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 was entered into in order to facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge advice skills and resources from the United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security
Recalling that the duration of the TCA was initially established to be five years subject to revision or extension as mutually agreed
Recognizing that the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have made significant progress in advancing the mutual objectives of the TCA and
Desiring to continue their cooperative efforts in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security beyond May 15 2013
Have agreed as follows
The duration of the TCA shall be extended by ten years until May 15 2023 This Protocol will enter into force upon signature
Signed at Washington this iigt -hday of January 2013 in duplicate in the English and Arabic languages both texts being equally authentic
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF
THE UNITED ST ATES THE KINGDOM~ OF AMERICA SAUDI ARABIA
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The US Department of State presents its compliments to the Royal
Embassy of the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia and has the honor to refer to the
Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States ofAmerica and the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Department of State wishes to bring to the attention of the Royal Embassy of
the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia a correction to the Arabic text ofthe Agreement that
would add missing Paragraph 9 which reads in English as follows
9 The duration of this Agreement will be five years subject to
revision or extension as mutually agreed This Agreement enters into
force upon signature of the Parties This Agreement may be
terminated at any time by either Party with ninety days advance
written notice
Suggested Arabic Text
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DIPLOMATIC NOTE
2
The Department ofState in connection with the foregoing proposes that the
Arabic language text of the Agreement be corrected accordingly The Department
of State further proposes that if the above proposal is acceptable to the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia this note together with the Royal Embassys affirmative note in
reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text ofthe Agreement and
be considered a part of the original thereof
Department of State Y Washington December 21 201G shy
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ROYAL EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA WASHINGTON DC 20037
111e Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia has the honor to refer to the United States Department of States Diplomatic Note dated December 21 2012 proposing a correction to the Arabic language text of the Technical Cooperation Agreement between tl]e United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed in Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia informs the Department of State that the proposed correction set forth in the Department of States Note is acceptable to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Accordingly the Department of States note and this note in reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text of the Agreement and be considered a part of the original thereof
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Department of State the assurance of its highest consideration
Washington DC January 2 2013
PROTOCOL TO EXTEND THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AND THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
The United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Parties)
Recognizing that the Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the TCA) signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 was entered into in order to facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge advice skills and resources from the United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security
Recalling that the duration of the TCA was initially established to be five years subject to revision or extension as mutually agreed
Recognizing that the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have made significant progress in advancing the mutual objectives of the TCA and
Desiring to continue their cooperative efforts in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security beyond May 15 2013
Have agreed as follows
The duration of the TCA shall be extended by ten years until May 15 2023 This Protocol will enter into force upon signature
Signed at Washington this iigt -hday of January 2013 in duplicate in the English and Arabic languages both texts being equally authentic
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF
THE UNITED ST ATES THE KINGDOM~ OF AMERICA SAUDI ARABIA
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2
The Department ofState in connection with the foregoing proposes that the
Arabic language text of the Agreement be corrected accordingly The Department
of State further proposes that if the above proposal is acceptable to the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia this note together with the Royal Embassys affirmative note in
reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text ofthe Agreement and
be considered a part of the original thereof
Department of State Y Washington December 21 201G shy
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ROYAL EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA WASHINGTON DC 20037
111e Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia has the honor to refer to the United States Department of States Diplomatic Note dated December 21 2012 proposing a correction to the Arabic language text of the Technical Cooperation Agreement between tl]e United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed in Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia informs the Department of State that the proposed correction set forth in the Department of States Note is acceptable to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Accordingly the Department of States note and this note in reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text of the Agreement and be considered a part of the original thereof
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Department of State the assurance of its highest consideration
Washington DC January 2 2013
PROTOCOL TO EXTEND THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AND THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
The United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Parties)
Recognizing that the Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the TCA) signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 was entered into in order to facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge advice skills and resources from the United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security
Recalling that the duration of the TCA was initially established to be five years subject to revision or extension as mutually agreed
Recognizing that the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have made significant progress in advancing the mutual objectives of the TCA and
Desiring to continue their cooperative efforts in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security beyond May 15 2013
Have agreed as follows
The duration of the TCA shall be extended by ten years until May 15 2023 This Protocol will enter into force upon signature
Signed at Washington this iigt -hday of January 2013 in duplicate in the English and Arabic languages both texts being equally authentic
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF
THE UNITED ST ATES THE KINGDOM~ OF AMERICA SAUDI ARABIA
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ROYAL EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA WASHINGTON DC 20037
111e Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia has the honor to refer to the United States Department of States Diplomatic Note dated December 21 2012 proposing a correction to the Arabic language text of the Technical Cooperation Agreement between tl]e United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed in Riyadh on May 16 2008 (the Agreement)
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia informs the Department of State that the proposed correction set forth in the Department of States Note is acceptable to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Accordingly the Department of States note and this note in reply will constitute a correction to the Arabic language text of the Agreement and be considered a part of the original thereof
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Department of State the assurance of its highest consideration
Washington DC January 2 2013
PROTOCOL TO EXTEND THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AND THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
The United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Parties)
Recognizing that the Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the TCA) signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 was entered into in order to facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge advice skills and resources from the United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security
Recalling that the duration of the TCA was initially established to be five years subject to revision or extension as mutually agreed
Recognizing that the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have made significant progress in advancing the mutual objectives of the TCA and
Desiring to continue their cooperative efforts in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security beyond May 15 2013
Have agreed as follows
The duration of the TCA shall be extended by ten years until May 15 2023 This Protocol will enter into force upon signature
Signed at Washington this iigt -hday of January 2013 in duplicate in the English and Arabic languages both texts being equally authentic
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF
THE UNITED ST ATES THE KINGDOM~ OF AMERICA SAUDI ARABIA
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PROTOCOL TO EXTEND THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AND THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
The United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Parties)
Recognizing that the Technical Cooperation Agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the TCA) signed at Riyadh on May 16 2008 was entered into in order to facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge advice skills and resources from the United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security
Recalling that the duration of the TCA was initially established to be five years subject to revision or extension as mutually agreed
Recognizing that the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have made significant progress in advancing the mutual objectives of the TCA and
Desiring to continue their cooperative efforts in the areas of critical infrastructure protection and public security beyond May 15 2013
Have agreed as follows
The duration of the TCA shall be extended by ten years until May 15 2023 This Protocol will enter into force upon signature
Signed at Washington this iigt -hday of January 2013 in duplicate in the English and Arabic languages both texts being equally authentic
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF
THE UNITED ST ATES THE KINGDOM~ OF AMERICA SAUDI ARABIA
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