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Title:USA: Us And Soviet Presidents Sign Historic Weapons Agreement
Date:1st June 1990
Summary:An atmosphere of cordiality and optimism enveloped Soviet-US relations on June 1 when Presidents Mikhail Gorbachev and George Bush agreed to implement massive reductions in nuclear and chemical weapons arsenals. At their summit meeting in Washington, Bush gave Gorbachev a welcome surprise by offering him a trade expansion treaty, leading to eventual Most Favoured Nation trading status long desired by Moscow.
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Location:USA WASHINGTON DC WHITE HOUSE
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