; and (2) it is in the interest of the United States— (A) to continue to support United Nations-facilitated efforts toward a comprehensive solution to the division of Cyprus; and (B) for the Republic of Cyprus to join NATO's Partnership for Peace program. (b) Modification of prohibition Section 620C(e) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2373(e) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) The requirement under paragraph (1) shall not apply to any sale or other provision of any defense article or service to Cyprus if the end-user of such defense article or service is the Republic of Cyprus. . (c) Exclusion of the government of the republic of cyprus from certain related regulations Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall not apply a policy of denial for exports, re-exports, or transfers of defense articles and defense services destined for the Republic of Cyprus if— (1) the request is made by or on behalf of the Republic of Cyprus