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Presidential Determination

Designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a Major Non-NATO Ally

President Bush designated Pakistan as a Major Non-NATO Ally under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and Arms Export Control Act, granting Pakistan enhanced defense cooperation and military assistance eligibility. The Secretary of State was directed to publish this determination in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 69 FR 38797

Impact dates

  1. Federal Register filing

Key directives

  • Designate Pakistan as Major Non-NATO Ally
  • Publish determination in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Designation takes effect upon presidential signature
  • Pakistan becomes eligible for MNNA benefits under Foreign Assistance Act and Arms Export Control Act

Near term (90d)

  • Publication in Federal Register (filed June 28, 2004)

Long term

  • Ongoing defense cooperation framework
  • Potential arms sales and military financing eligibility

Risks & tensions

  • Geopolitical tension with India regarding asymmetric treatment
  • Balancing counterterrorism cooperation with nuclear proliferation concerns
  • Domestic political sensitivities in both U.S. and Pakistan
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