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Updated: 23-Oct-2000 Ministerial Communiqus

Ministerial
Communiqué

London
11th -
12th May 1965

Three-Power Declaration On Germany

The Governments of the Republic of France, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, together with the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, have recently undertaken a further examination of the German problem and of the prospects for a resumption of discussions on this subject with the Government of the Soviet Union. The three Governments have taken this action by virtue of the obligations and responsibilities concerning Germany, including Berlin and access thereto, devolving upon them since the end of the second World War and which they share with the Government of the Soviet Union.

Further study will be given to the possibility of an approach to the Soviet Government on this subject, with due regard to the prospect of such an approach leading to useful results.

The three Governments consider that in the absence of a real solution of the German problem, based on the exercise in the two parts of Germany of the right of self-determination, the situation in Europe as a whole will remain unsettled and that in consequence peace will not be fully assured on that continent. This solution is necessary not only in the interest of the German people, which asks for its reunification, but in the interest of all European peoples as well as other peoples concerned.

It is evident that the necessary settlement can only be achieved by peaceful means and in circumstances involving a general agree- ment assuring the security of all European states. The three Governments are convinced that the Government of the Federal Republic, which has solemnly renounced the use of force, is in agreement with them on these points. They reaffirm their belief that, in the interests of the peace of Europe and of the world, the necessary decisions cannot be indefinitely postponed.


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