Decree of the Minister for Foreign Affairs No. 67 / 1970 Coll.
Decree of the Minister for Foreign Affairs on the Treaty on Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
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Effective from 09.06.1970
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DECLARATION
Minister for Foreign Affairs
of 23 June 1970
on the Treaty on friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
On 6 May 1970, the Treaty on Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was signed in Prague.
The Treaty was approved by the Federal Assembly of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and ratified by the President of the Republic. The instruments of ratification were exchanged in Moscow on 9 June 1970.
Pursuant to Article 13 thereof, the Treaty entered into force on 9 June 1970.
The Czech version of the Treaty is hereby published at the same time.
Minister:
Ing. Marko v. r.
TREATY
on friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics,
reaffirming the loyalty to the objectives and principles of the Czechoslovak-Soviet Treaty for friendship, mutual assistance and post-war cooperation concluded on 12 December 1943 and extended on 27 November 1963, which played a historical role in the development of friendly relations between the peoples of the two states and laid the lasting foundations for further strengthening of brotherly friendship and universal cooperation between them,
deeply convinced that the inseparable friendship between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, sealed in the joint fight against fascism and further deepened in the years of the construction of socialism and communism, as well as brotherly mutual assistance and universal cooperation, based on the learning of marxism-leninism, the unwavering principles of socialist internationalism, correspond to the life interests of the peoples of both countries and the entire socialist community,
confirming that the promotion, consolidation and protection of socialist achievements achieved by the heroic efforts and dedication of the people of each country are a common international duty of socialist countries,
determined to consistently strengthen the unity and consistency of all the countries of the Socialist Community, based on the identity of the social establishment and the final objectives,
Expressing the decisive will to comply unwavering with the obligations under the Warsaw Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance of 14 May 1955,
Notes that economic cooperation between the two states contributes to their development as well as to further improving the international socialist division of labour and to socialist economic integration within the Council of mutual economic assistance,
expressing a firm commitment to helping to consolidate peace and security in Europe and around the world, effectively countering imperialism, revanshism and militarism,
managing the objectives and principles of the United Nations Charter,
Taking into account the results achieved by both countries in the construction of socialism and communism, the current state and possibilities for further development of all-round cooperation, as well as the changes that took place in Europe and in the world following the conclusion of the Treaty of 12 December 1943, they agreed on the following:
In accordance with the principles of socialist internationalism, the High Contracting Parties will continue to consolidate the eternal inseparable friendship between the peoples of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, develop universal cooperation between the two States and provide brotherly assistance and support to each other, acting on the basis of mutual respect for national sovereignty and independence, equality and non-interference in internal affairs.
The High Contracting Parties, based on the principles of friendly mutual assistance and international socialist division of labour, will further develop and deepen mutually beneficial bilateral and multilateral economic and scientific and technical cooperation with a view to developing the national economy, achieving the highest scientific and technological level and the efficiency of social production, as well as increasing the material well-being of the working countries.
The Parties shall contribute to the further development of economic relations and cooperation as well as to the socialist economic integration of the members of the Council of Economic Assistance.
The High Contracting Parties will continue to develop and expand cooperation between the two countries in the fields of science and culture, education, literature and art, printing, radio, film, television, health, tourism, physical education and other areas.
The High Contracting Parties will facilitate further expansion of cooperation and direct contacts between the authorities of the State and between social organisations working for a deeper understanding and convergence of the peoples of the two States.
The High Contracting Parties, expressing their unwavering and determined will to continue to build on socialism and communism, will take the necessary measures to protect the socialist features of the people, the security and independence of both countries, to seek the development of universal relations between the states of the socialist community and to act in a spirit of strengthening their unity, friendship and brotherhood.
The High Contracting Parties state that the Munich Agreement of 29 September 1938 was reached by a threat of offensive war and the use of force against Czechoslovakia, that it was part of the Nazi Germany's criminal conspiracy against peace and gross violation of the fundamental rules of international law, and that it was therefore, from the outset, invalid with all the consequences of this.
The High Contracting Parties, consistently pursuing a policy of peaceful coexistence between states with different social settings, will make every effort to defend world peace and security of nations against the plots of aggressive forces of imperialism and reaction, to alleviate international tensions, to stop arms racing and to achieve universal and complete disarmament, to finally eliminate colonialism in all its forms and speeches, and to provide support to countries that have been liberated from colonial backgrounds and have embarked on the path of strengthening their national independence and sovereignty.
The High Contracting Parties will work together to improve the situation and ensure peace in Europe, to consolidate and develop cooperation between European States, to establish good relations between them and to establish an effective European security system based on the collective efforts of all European States.
The High Contracting Parties declare that one of the main preconditions for ensuring European security is the integrity of national borders in Europe, as created after World War II. They express their firm commitment, together with the other Member States, to the Warsaw Treaty on Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance of 14 May 1955 and to ensure, in accordance with it, the integrity of the borders of the Member States of this Treaty and to take all necessary measures to prevent the aggression of any forces of militarism and revanshism and to repel the attacker.
In the event of an armed attack against one of the High Contracting Parties by any State or group of States, the other Contracting Party shall consider it an attack against itself and shall immediately provide it with all assistance, including military assistance and support, by all means at its disposal, exercising the right to individual or collective self-defence under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.
The High Contracting Parties shall immediately inform the United Nations Security Council of the measures taken pursuant to this Article and shall follow the provisions of the United Nations Charter.
The High Contracting Parties shall inform and advise each other on all relevant international issues affecting their interests and shall, in their action, be based on a common position agreed in accordance with the interests of both States.
The High Contracting Parties declare that their obligations under the international agreements in force do not conflict with the provisions of this Treaty.
This Treaty shall be subject to ratification and shall enter into force on the date of the exchange of instruments of ratification to be implemented in Moscow at the shortest possible time.
The contract shall be concluded for a period of 20 years and shall be extended for a further period of five years each time unless one of the High Contracting Parties denies it 12 months before the end of the relevant period.
Dane in Prague on 6 May 1970 in two copies, each in the Czech and Russian languages, both texts being equally authentic.
For the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic:
G. Husák v. r.
L. Strougal v. r.
For the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics:
L. Brezhnev v. r.
A. Kosygin v. r.
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| Citation | Decree of the Minister of Foreign Affairs No. 67 / 1970 Coll., on the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics |
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| Regulation Type | - |
| Author | - |
| Collection | Code of Laws |
| Date of Promulgation | 30.06.1970 |
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| Effective from | 09.06.1970 |
| Effective until | - |
| Status | Valid |
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