It is actually a 'ship riding agreement' between the two governments concerning cooperation to suppress the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, their delivery systems, and related materials by sea. The agreement has been implemented in the National Legislation of the Republic of Cyprus by virtue of Law 38(ΙΙΙ)/2005 and applies to the armed forces as also to the law enforcement authorities of Cyprus including: Navy Command of the National Guard, the Cyprus Police (Cyprus Port & Marine Police), and the Customs & Excise Department.