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field of human rights and fundamental freedoms, including those related to national
minorities, pose a special threat to the peaceful development of society, in particular in
new democracies.
There is still much work to be done in building democratic and pluralistic societies,
where diversity is fully protected and respected in practice. Consequently, we reject
racial, ethnic and religious discrimination in any form. Freedom and tolerance must be
taught and practised.
(…)
14. In times of conflict the fulfilment of basic human needs is most at risk. We will
exert every effort to ensure that they are met and that humanitarian commitments are
respected. We will strive to relieve suffering by humanitarian cease-fires and to facilitate the delivery of assistance under international supervision, including its safe passage. We recognize that the refugee problems resulting from these conflicts require the
co-operation of all of us. We express our support for and solidarity with those countries which bear the brunt of the refugee problems resulting from these conflicts. In this
context we recognize the need for co-operation and concerted action.
(…)
We are further developing our possibilities for peaceful settlement of disputes.
21. Our approach is based on our comprehensive concept of security as initiated in the
Final Act. This concept relates the maintenance of peace to the respect for human rights
and fundamental freedoms. It links economic and environmental solidarity and cooperation with peaceful inter-State relations. This is equally valid in managing change
as it was necessary in mitigating confrontation.
(…)
26. We restate our unreserved condemnation of all acts, methods and practices of terrorism. We are determined to enhance our co-operation to eliminate this threat to
security, democracy and human rights. To this end, we will take measures to prevent in
our territories criminal activities that support acts of terrorism in other States. We will
encourage exchange of information concerning terrorist activities. We will seek further
effective avenues for co-operation as appropriate. We will also take the necessary steps
at a national level to fulfil our international obligations in this field.
27. Illicit trafficking in drugs represents a danger to the stability of our societies and
democratic institutions. We will act together to strengthen all forms of bilateral and
multilateral co-operation in the fight against illicit trafficking in drugs and other forms
of international organized crime.
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