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the NATO countries state their intention to begin as
early as the end of 1983 to deploy new American
medium-range missiles in Western Europe if agreement
1S not reached at the talks by that time. Given such an
approach, which is equivalent to fixing an artificial dead-
line for the talks, it will be enough for its proponents to
Continue to procrastinate so as to use the lack of
agreement as a pretext to begin the actual deployment
of American missiles.
_, the Participants in this meeting believe it absolutely
important for the talks on the limitation of nuclear weap-
ns in Europe to be conducted in a constructive spirit
and for utmost efforts to be made to achieve concrete
agreements at them as soon as possible. It is necessary
for the success of the talks that no action should be taken
t could complicate them but that, conversely, steps
should be taken to contribute to the creation of a favor-
able atmosphere for their progress.

‘No chemical weapons in Europe

The participants in the meeting advocate the ridding of
Europe from another type of weapons of mass destruc-
tion, chemical weapons. Their states are prepared to
€Xamine together with other interested states all the
Possible ways and means leading to the solution of this
Problem, and to enter appropriate negotiations.
Resolutely advocating radical reductions in the nu-
Clear arsenals in Europe and the ridding of Europe of
Chemical weapons, the states represented at the meeting
also note the danger created for European peace by the
Concentration of vast quantities of conventional weap-
Ons on the continent. This danger will grow considerably
if the plans for the build-up of the latest types of such
Weapons in Western Europe are carried out, thus further
Whipping up the arms race.
¥ speak anew in favor of the reduction of the
armed forces and armaments in Central Europe and
lieve it particularly necessary to advance the Vienna
alks, which have lasted for many years now. It is the
lief of the participants in the meeting that there is every
Condition for working out agreement at the Vienna Talks
8S soon as possible, within not more than one or two
years, and it is important that this should be done. They,

On their part will facilitate this in every way.

In this context the participants in the meeting advo-
Cate a practical step in reducing armed forces and arma-
Ments by the Soviet Union and the United States in

ntral Europe on the basis of reciprocity. Verification
Of the implementation of this step by representatives of
both Sides could be organized. Upon its completion the
€vels of the armed forces and armaments of the direct
Participants in the Vienna Talks on both sides could be

Zen until agreement is reached at the talks. The par-
Ipants in the meeting proceed from the assumption
after the initial mutual reductions of the armed
forces and armaments in Central Europe the talks should
Continued and progress should be made as soon as
Possible to further, larger reductions.
€ states represented at the meeting speak in favor of
Proposals to establish nuclear-free zones in the North of
Europe, in the Balkans and in other parts of the con-
nt, and to turn the Mediterranean into a zone of
Peace and cooperation. They advocate appropriate talks
On these questions.

Proceeding from all this, the states represented at the
Meeting advocate the productive completion of the Mad-
Nid meeting of representatives of the states participating
the European Conference with the adoption of a mean-
'gful and well-balanced final document.

The participants in the meeting declare that their

states will continue, as before, to contribute in every
way to the soonest possible completion of work to agree
on the final document of the Madrid meeting. They ex-

pect a similarly constructive approach from the other

participants in the meeting.

The states represented at the meeting are prepared to
develop mutually beneficial contacts with all European
states. In accordance with this, they advocate:

The continuation and extension of political dialogue
and consultations at all levels and the broadest possible
political intercourse. What is meant here also is the
development of contacts on a bilateral and multilateral
basis between parliaments, political parties, trade unions
and youth, women’s and other organizations to promote
peace and security in Europe;

Confidence-building measures

The extension in every way of business cooperation in
the trade, industrial, agricultural, scientific and tech-
nological fields without any discrimination, and con-
fidence-building measures in economic relations. Truly
boundless vistas are being opéned here for cooperation
on the basis of equality and mutual benefit;

The extension of the mutual spiritual enrichment of
the European peoples, exchanges of artistic values,
propagation of truthful and honest information, and cul-
tivation of sentiments of mutual friendliness and respect.

Role of non-aligned countries

A major contribution towards the elimination and
prevention of crisis situations is being made by the non-
aligned movement, the practical steps of which toward
these goals, deserve recognition and support from all the
states. Such regional associations of states as the Organ-
ization of African Unity and the Arab League are also
called upon to play a positive role in this respect.

The participants in the meeting believe that the ini-
tiatives of states in Asia, Africa, and Latin America
aimed at establishing and promoting relations of good-
neighborliness and creating zones of peace and coopera-
tion open a promising way to removing tension in various

parts of those regions. The proposal to turn the Indian -

Ocean into a zone of peace is particularly important. The
resumption and successful completion of the Soviet-
American talks on the limitation and subsequent reduc-
tion of military activity in the Indian Ocean would also
play an important role. It is necessary to use political
means to achieve solutions to problems existing in the
Caribbean and Southeast Asia, and to contribute to-
wards stronger peace in Asia and the Pacific.

The participants in the meeting attach special impor-
tance to the task of resolving the most protracted and

dangerous conflict, that in the Middle East. They.

strongly denounce the invasion of Lebanon by Israel, the
Israeli aggression against the Palestinian and Lebanese
peoples, and the barbarous massacre of the civilian
population of West Beirut. Here Israel was encouraged
to carry out its aggressive actions by those who were
giving it outside assistance and support.

_ The participants in the meeting demand an immediate
and complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon
and the ensuring of the independence, sovereignty, unity
and territorial integrity of that country.

They view positively the principles of the solution of
the problem of settlement in the Middle East put forward
by the conference of the Arab heads of state and
government in Fez, and express their conviction that a

comprehensive settlement in the Middle East should
provide: for the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops
from all the Arab territories occupied since 1967, includ-
ing the eastern part of Jerusalem; for recognition of the
legitimate rights of the Arab people of Palestine, includ-
ing their right to establish their own independent state,
for ensuring the right of all the states in the region to
secure an independent existence and development; for
termination of the state of war and establishment of
peace between Arab states and Israel; for drafting and
adoption of international guarantees for a peaceful
settlement.

international conference
on Mideast

The accomplishment of these tasks calls for the con-
vocation of an international conference with the partici-
pation of all the parties concerned, including the Pales-
tine Liberation Organization as the only legitimate rep-
resentative of the Arab people of Palestine. The United
Nations can and must play an important role here.

The states represented at the meeting advocate the
cessation of the war between Iran and Iraq and the
settlement of contentious problems between them
through negotiations; the peaceful solution of the conflict
between the countries of the Horn of Africa and other
disputes in Africa on the basis of mutual respect for
independence and territorial integrity; the solution of
conflict situations in Central and South America by poli-
tical means.

An end should be put to the policy of continuous
threats and provocations against Cuba and Nicaragua
and to any attempts at outside interference in their inter-
nal affairs.

The participants in the meeting positively appraise the
initiation of talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan
through a personal envoy of the UN secretary general.

The eradication of underdevelopment, the gradual
narrowing of the gap between economic development
levels and provisions of conditions for the harmonious
growth of international contacts in the economic,
scientific and technological fields constitute one of the
basic factors of economic stability and the improvement
of the international political climate.

New international
economic order

In this context the participants in the meeting reiterate
their position in favor of restructuring international eco-
nomic relations on a fair and democratic basis, establish-
ing anew international economic order, and ensuring the
complete sovereignty of countries in Asia, Africa, Latin
America and Oceania over their natural resources. They
speak in favor of the soonest possible beginning of global
talks on major economic problems in accordance with
UN resolutions.

The states participating in the meeting advocate a
greater role for the United Nations in international af-
fairs as an important forum for pooling the efforts of

One of more than a million who demonstrated at the UNin
New York, June 30, 1982.

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