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