Helsinki Final Act

The Helsinki Final Act, signed in 1975, was a significant agreement among 35 countries, including the U.S. and USSR, aimed at improving East-West relations during the Cold War. It established principles for diplomacy, respect for sovereignty, and human rights, promoting cooperation in various fields like security, economy, and culture. The Act emphasized the importance of peaceful resolution of disputes and led to the foundation for future dialogue, helping to ease tensions in Europe and contributing to the eventual end of the Cold War by encouraging reform movements and greater openness in Eastern Europe.