The State Department has issued a final rule that, effective Nov. 7, amends the International Traffic in Arms Regulations to lift the U.S. embargo on defense trade with Cambodia. State noted that this decision is based on “Cambodia’s diligent pursuit of peace and security, including through renewed engagement with the United States on defense cooperation and combating transnational crime.”
As a result of this change, requests for authorization for transfers of defense articles and defense services to Cambodia will be adjudicated on a case-by-case basis. In addition, exemptions that are unavailable for transfers to countries listed in ITAR § 126.1 are now available for transfers to Cambodia, subject to the relevant criteria in the exemption being satisfied.
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