The sections headed Bilateral Rela-
tions in the Joint Soviet-U.S. Communi-
que dealt with a number of items which
“will intensify bilateral cooperation in
areas of common concern as well as in
areas relevant to the cause of peace
and international cooperation.” These
items were: Limitation of Strategic Ar-
maments, Commercial and Economic
Relations, Maritime Matters Incidents
at Sea, Cooperation in Science and
Technology, Cooperation in Space, Co-
operation in the Field of Health, En-
vironmental Cooperation, Exchanges in
the Fields of Science, Technology, Edu-
cation and Culture.

The Communique points out that
“The discussions covered a wide range
of questions of mutual interest and
were frank and thorough. They defined
more precisely those areas where there
are prospects for developing greater
cooperation between the two countries,
as well as those areas where the posi-
tions of the two Sides are different.”

We are reprinting Section Two of the
Communique headed International Is-
sues in full:

i. INTERNATIONAL
ISSUES

q EUROPE

In the course of the discussions on the inter-
national situation, both Sides took note of favor-
able developments in the relaxation of tensions
in Europe.

Recognizing the importance to world peace
of developments in Europe, where both World
Wars originated, and mindful of the responsibili-
ties and commitments which they share with
other powers under appropriate agreements, the
USSR and the USA intend to make further ef-
forts to ensure a peaceful future for Europe, free
of tensions, crises and conflicts.

They agree that the territorial integrity of all
states in Europe should be respected.

Both sides view the September 3, 1971, Quad-
ripartite Agreement relating to the Western
Sectors of Berlin as a good example of fruitful
cooperation between the states concerned, in-
cluding the USSR and the USA. The two Sides
believe that the implementation of that agree-
; ment in the near future, along with other steps,
will further improve the European situation and
contribute to the necessary trust among states.

Both Sides welcomed the Treaty between the
USSR and the Federal Republic of Germany
signed on August 12, 1970. They noted the sig-
nificance of the provisions of this Treaty as well
as of other recent agreements in contributing to
confidence and cooperation among the European
states.

The USSR and the USA are prepared to make
appropriate contributions to the positive trends
on the European continent toward a genuine
detente and the development of relations of
peaceful cooperation among states in Europe on
the basis of the principles of territorial integrity
and inviolability of frontiers, non-interference
in internal affairs, sovereign equality, independ-
ence and renunciation of the use or threat of
force.

The USSR and the U.S. are in accord that mul-
tilateral consultations looking toward a Confer-
ence on Security and Cooperation in Europe
could begin after the signature of the Final
Quadripartite Protocol of the Agreement of Sep-
tember 3, 1971.

The two governments agree that the confer-
ence should be carefully prepared in order that

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it may concretely consider specific problems of

security and cooperation and thus contribute to
the progressive reduction of the underlying
causes of tension in Europe. This conference
should be convened at a time to be agreed by
the countries concerned, but without undue
delay.

Both Sides believe that the goal of ensuring
stability and security in Europe would be served
by a reciprocal reduction of armed forces and
armaments, first of all in Central Europe. Any
agreement on this question should not diminish
the security of any of the Sides. Appropriate
agreement should be reached as soon as, prac-
ticable between the states concerned on the pro-

cedures for negotiations on this subject in a.

special forum.

THE MIDDLE EAST

The two Sides set out their positions on this
question. They reaffirm their support for a -peace-
ful settlement in the Middle East in accordance
with Security Council Resolution 242.

Noting the significance of constructive co-
operation of the Parties concerned with the Spe-
cial Representative of the UN Secretary-General,
Ambassador Jarring, the U.S. and the USSR con-
firm their desire to contribute to his mission’s
success and also declare their readiness to play
their part in bringing about a peaceful settle-
ment in the Middle East. In the view of the U.S.
and the USSR, the achievement of such a settle-

..ment would open prospects for the normaliza-

tion of the Middle East situation and would per-
mit, in particular, consideration of further steps
to bring about a military relaxation in that area.

INDOCHINA

Each Side set forth its respective standpoint
with regard to the continuing war in Vietnam
and the situation in the area of Indochina as a
whole.

The Soviet Side stressed its solidarity with
the just struggle of the peoples of Vietnam, Laos
and Cambodia for their freedom, independence
and social progress. Firmly supporting the pro-
posals of the DRV and the Republic of South
Vietnam, which provide a realistic and construc-
tive basis for settling the Vietnam problem, the
Soviet Union stands for a cessation of bombings
of the DRV, for a complete and unequivocal
withdrawal of the troops of the USA and its
allies from South Vietnam, so that the peoples
of Indochina would have the possibility to deter-
mine for themselves their fate without any out-
side interference.

The U.S. Side emphasized the need to bring
an end to the military conflict as soon as pos-
sible and reaffirmed its commitment to the prin-
ciple that the political future of South Vietnam
should be left for the South Vietnamese people
to decide for themselves, free from outside in-
terference.

The U.S. Side explained its view that the
quickest and most effective way to attain the
above mentioned objectives is through negotia-
tions leading to the return of all Americans held
captive in the region, the implementation of an
internationally supervised Indochina-wide cease-

four months, leaving the political questions

fire and the subsequent withdrawal of all Ame
rican forces stationed in South Vietnam within

be resolved by the Indochinese peoples them”
selves,

DISARMAMENT ISSUES

The two Sides expressed their positions 0”
arms limitation and disarmament issues.

The two Sides note that in recent years theif
joint and parallel actions have facilitated
working out and conclusion of treaties whi
curb the arms race or ban some of the mos
dangerous types of weapons. They note further
that these treaties were welcomed by 4a large
majority of the states. in the world, which D©
came parties to them. | :

Both Sides regard the Convention on the sb
hibition of the Development, Production am
Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) - 2
Toxic Weapons and on Their Destruction, 48 '
essential disarmament measure. Along W!
Great Britain, they are the depositories for the
Convention which was recently opened for Si
nature by all states. The USSR and the Use
will continue their efforts to reach an interna
tional agreement regarding chemical weapons:

The USSR and the USA, proceeding from thé
terests

need to take into account the security in
of both countries on the basis of the prin r
of equality, and without prejudice to the secu é
ity interests of third countries, will actively Ph
ticipate in negotiations aimed at working ne
new measures designed to curb and end
arms race. The ultimate purpose is general dis:
complete disarmament, including nuclear A
armament, under strict international control
world disarmament conference could play 4

in this process at and appropriate time.

STRENGTHENING THE
UNITED NATIONS

Both Sides will strive to strengthen the asl
fectiveness of the United Nations on the hey
of strict observance of the UN Charter.
regard the United Nations as an instrumen
maintaining world peace and security, dis
aging conflicts, and developing internation
operation. Accordingly, they will do their
to support United Nations efforts in the int
of international peace.

* * *

tee

Both Sides emphasized that agreements
understanding reached in the negotiatio™ of
Moscow, as well as the contents and natrectel
these negotiations, are not in any way d rocees
against any other country. Both Sides P sit
from the recognition of the role, the resPC
bility and the prerogatives of other inter nd
states, existing international obligations os of
agreements, and the principles and purp?
the UN Charter.

Both Sides believe that positive results
accomplished in the course of the talks ;
highest level. These results indicate that : ust
the differences between the USSR and t pri”

ciples, it is possible to develop mutually # pot!
tageous cooperation between the peoples ° peace
countries, in the interests of strength
and international security. ve

Both Sides expressed the desire ¢ wer?
close contact on a number of issues th?” con
under discussion. They agreed that a dee: if”
sultations on questions of mutual intet ig be
cluding meetings at the highest level,
useful. os

In expressing his appreciation for Oe
pitality accorded him in the Soviet UNIO (> th?
sident Nixon invited General Secretary, pres!
CPSU Central Committee L. I. Brezhnee pri
dent of the Presidium of the USSR of in
Soviet N. V. Podgorny, and Chairmé Kosy
Council of Ministers of the USSR A. Nally in
to visit the United States at a mutt reds
venient time. This invitation was acceP™

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