Soviet-French Cooperation Treatyall the opportunities they have to settle controversial interna-
tional problems by peaceful means. They shall act in this way in
order to exploit any opportunity to settle conflicts envisaged in
the UN Charter, in particular, by setting in motion the appro-
priate mechanisms of the organisation.
The USSR and France shall increasingly devote more atten-
tion to global problems which humanity is facing, especially in
its fight against famine and epidemics.
The sides shall come out in favour of industrially developed
countries extending their aid to developing countries, taking
into account their economic possibilities and at the same time
guided by international experience.
They shall co-operate, especially in various international
economic organisations of which they are members, in arrang-
ing effective mechanisms for stabilising prices on raw material
commodities.
Article Eight. The sides undertake to develop co-operation
within the framework of the international economic system. In
the event that one of the sides wishes to establish relations of
co-operation with an international organisation of which it is
not a member, the other side shall lend it its assistance.
The sides shall co-operate closely within the framework of
the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development.
Disarmament
Article Nine. The sides agree that carrying out a defensive
military policy and the practice of the implementation by all
states of the principle of sufficiency represent a decisive contri-
bution to the matter of European and international security.
The sides are convinced of the need to implement in stages
universal and complete disarmament under strict and effective
international control. To this end, they shall interact at all inter-
national talks in which both take part.
Article 10. The sides shall act jointly within the framework of
the Conference for Security and Co-operation in Europe in
order to facilitate an increase in stability on the European conti-
nent and progress in the process of a balanced reduction in con-
ventional weapons and a strengthening of trust. They shall co-
operate in the matter of implementing appropriate measures
for setting up institutes within the framework of the CSCE, in
particular, in setting up a centre to prevent conflicts and in its
activities.
They commit themselves to obeying rigorously the agreed
measures of trust and also aid in the elaboration, on a multilat-
eral and bilateral basis, of new measures of trust.
The sides acknowledge the contribution which other Euro-
pean states may make in guaranteeing security and stability in
Europe and shall strive to co-operate with them, with these
aims, taking into account their own corresponding obligations.
Bilateral Co-operation
Article 11. Proceeding from the decisive significance of con-
tacts between the presidents of the Union of Soviet Socialist
Republics and the French Republic for the definition of the
main trends in their co- operation, the sides agreed that summit
meetings would be held at least once a year and also each time
when the necessity for this might arise, in particular by means
of realising unofficial working contacts.
Meetings between members of the governments of both
states shall be held on issues representing mutual interest.
The foreign ministers shall hold consultations as necessary
and not less than twice a year.
Meetings between defence ministers shall be held regularly.
The sides shall implement periodical consultations on the
level of experts.
Article 12. The Soviet Union and France shall ensure the
diversification of their bilateral relations, taking account of the
decentralised structures that exist in their two countries.
Article 13. The sides shall develop their mutually advanta-
geous co-operation in the fields of the economy, industry, sci-
ence and technology with the objectives of raising the standard
of living of the people in both countries and making efficient
use of their human and material resources.
To these ends they shall seek the accelerated implementation
of such accords as exist between them. New agreements or pro-
grammes shall be drawn up as and when necessary.
An inter-governmental commission on economic, com-
mercial, scientific and technical co-operation shall aid the
strengthening of co-operation within the spheres of its com-
petence.
Article 14. The sides shall develop close co-operation in
spheres which have special significance for their future and the
prospective creation of a European space, in particular in the
following spheres- the development of agriculture;
- the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, in particu-
lar the safety of nuclear power engineering; - transport and infrastructure;
- high precision television;
- space;
- industrial reconversion;
- the distribution network.
With these aims they shall facilitate the conclusion of appro-
priate agreements.
They shall encourage the establishment of relations of co-
operation between state enterprises of both countries.
Article 15. The sides attach paramount significance to the
protection of the environment. They are committed to extend-
ing bilateral co-operation and facilitating an increase in con-
certed actions in this sphere, on a European and an interna-
tional scale.
Article 16. Striving towards the creation of favourable condi-
tions for joint initiatives and projects, the sides shall encourage
new forms of co-operation, including direct links between part-
ners from the two countries.
They shall strive towards an improvement in the operating
conditions of enterprises from the partner countries, in particu-
lar in spheres of direct investment and the protection of