Final Act of the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe

The Final Act of the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe, signed in 1975, is a landmark agreement that established guiding principles for better international relations in Europe. It emphasized respect for sovereignty, human rights, and territorial integrity. Though not a treaty, it laid the foundation for dialogue and cooperation among European countries and the US and Canada, fostering stability, economic links, and conflict resolution. The act helped improve East-West relations during the Cold War and remains a key reference for European security and diplomacy today.