DTIC ADA344091: Founding Act on Mutual Relations pdf

DTIC ADA344091: Founding Act on Mutual Relations

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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization and its member States, on the one hand, and the Russian Federation, on the other hand, hereinafter referred to as NATO and Russia, based on an enduring political commitment undertaken at the highest political level, will build together a lasting and inclusive peace in the Euro-Atlantic area on the principles of democracy and cooperative security. NATO and Russia do not consider each other as adversaries. They share the goal of overcoming the vestiges of earlier confrontation and competition and of strengthening mutual tmst and cooperation. The present Act reaffirms the determination of NATO and Russia to give concrete substance to their shared commitment to build a stable, peaceful and undivided Europe, whole and free, to the benefit of all its peoples. Making this commitment at the highest political level marks the beginning of a fundamentally new relationship between NATO and Russia. They intend to develop, on the basis of common interest, reciprocity and transparency a strong, stable and enduring partnership.

This Act defines the goals and mechanism of consultation, cooperation, joint decision-making and joint action that will constitute the core of the mutual relations between NATO and Russia

• Creator/s: Defense Technical Information Center
• Date: 5/27/1997
• Year: 1997
• Book Topics/Themes: DTIC Archive, , NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION BRUSSELS (BELGIUM), *NATO, *RUSSIA, *CONFRONTATION, USSR, EUROPE, POLITICAL SCIENCE, DECISION MAKING, SECURITY, DETERMINATION, COOPERATION, DEMOCRACY

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