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 | | Under defense reform legislation passed in 2004, Ukraine is strengthening civilian control of the military, professionalizing its non-commissioned officer (NCO) corps, modernizing force structure to improve interoperability with NATO, and reducing troop numbers, all with an eye toward NATO standards. |
 | | Ukraine had previously signed an agreement with NATO on using Ukraine's strategic airlift capabilities and has been an active participant in Partnership for Peace exercises, in Balkans peacekeeping, and Coalition forces in Iraq. |
 | | Total foreign direct investment in Ukraine was approximately $7.72 billion as of October 1, 2004, which, at $162 per capita, was still one of the lowest figures in the region. |
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