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NATO documents refering to enlargement process

21.11.2001

1. North Atlantic Treaty, signed in Washington D.C. - 4 April 1949. (Full text)
From the founding of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization - NATO
· it has remained open for new partners in order to safeguard principles of democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law. (Under article 10)
Respective article:
Article 10: The Parties may, by unanimous [...]

The North Atlantic Treaty

04.04.1949

Washington D.C. - 4 April 1949
The Parties to this Treaty reaffirm their faith in the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and their desire to live in peace with all peoples and all governments.
They are determined to safeguard the freedom, common heritage and civilisation of their peoples, founded on the principles [...]