WEBVTT 00:00:05.240 --> 00:00:06.280 Moscow. 00:00:06.720 --> 00:00:11.400 A German and Soviet delegation convened in the Spiridonov House 00:00:11.560 --> 00:00:13.040 and negotiated a treaty, 00:00:13.200 --> 00:00:16.240 which is to set a new foundation for relations between the two countries. 00:00:17.160 --> 00:00:20.000 Minister of Foreign Affairs Gromyko and his German colleague Scheel 00:00:20.160 --> 00:00:23.040 initialled their success after twelve days. 00:00:32.720 --> 00:00:35.800 Federal Chancellor Willy Brandt visited the Soviet capital 00:00:35.960 --> 00:00:38.720 to contractually seal the wish for better relations 00:00:38.880 --> 00:00:40.720 between Bonn and Moscow. 00:00:40.880 --> 00:00:44.200 The Russian protocol had prepared itself for the German guests. 00:00:44.640 --> 00:00:48.880 The federal chancellor placed a wreath by the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier. 00:00:49.040 --> 00:00:53.080 It was the first time in 15 years for a German chancellor to visit Moscow. 00:01:03.880 --> 00:01:07.280 The German-Soviet treaty was signed by Chancellor Brandt 00:01:07.440 --> 00:01:11.000 and President Kosygin in the Kremlin's Catherine Hall. 00:01:11.160 --> 00:01:13.720 Party leader Brezhnev turned up unexpectedly. 00:01:13.880 --> 00:01:15.640 His presence was proof 00:01:15.800 --> 00:01:18.920 of the importance given to the treaty in Moscow. 00:01:24.680 --> 00:01:27.680 The signing ceremony only took ten minutes. 00:01:27.840 --> 00:01:29.920 The treaty means both sides 00:01:30.080 --> 00:01:32.160 pledge to observe the borders in Europe, 00:01:32.320 --> 00:01:34.040 abstain from the use of violence, 00:01:34.200 --> 00:01:37.640 and promote the easing of tensions between the East and West. 00:01:42.320 --> 00:01:47.000 Our relationship with the West is not affected by this treaty whatsoever. 00:01:47.520 --> 00:01:51.760 The Western alliance is not weakened by a cooperative policy of détente, 00:01:51.920 --> 00:01:53.280 but strengthened. 00:01:53.600 --> 00:01:56.040 It should be important to us 00:01:56.200 --> 00:02:00.400 to promote a process through a policy of détente and collaboration 00:02:00.560 --> 00:02:05.880 that helps us to overcome unnatural and inhumane divides.