Ministerial
Communiqué
London
11th -
12th May 1965
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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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