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Bilateral and Multilateral Instruments

CMAAs are key instruments that facilitate intelligence sharing, enhance risk
assessment, streamline trade, and combat transnational crimes. They support
effective investigations, regulatory enforcement, and compliance.

As the nodal agency for international enforcement cooperation, DRI plays a vital
role in formulating, negotiating, and implementing CMAAs. DRI actively engages
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