Moscow.
A German and Soviet delegation convened in the Spiridonov House
and negotiated a treaty,
which is to set a new foundation for relations between the two countries.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Gromyko and his German colleague Scheel
initialled their success after twelve days.
Federal Chancellor Willy Brandt visited the Soviet capital
to contractually seal the wish for better relations
between Bonn and Moscow.
The Russian protocol had prepared itself for the German guests.
The federal chancellor placed a wreath by the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier.
It was the first time in 15 years for a German chancellor to visit Moscow.
The German-Soviet treaty was signed by Chancellor Brandt
and President Kosygin in the Kremlin's Catherine Hall.
Party leader Brezhnev turned up unexpectedly.
His presence was proof
of the importance given to the treaty in Moscow.
The signing ceremony only took ten minutes.
The treaty means both sides
pledge to observe the borders in Europe,
abstain from the use of violence,
and promote the easing of tensions between the East and West.
Our relationship with the West is not affected by this treaty whatsoever.
The Western alliance is not weakened by a cooperative policy of détente,
but strengthened.
It should be important to us
to promote a process through a policy of détente and collaboration
that helps us to overcome unnatural and inhumane divides.