Treaty of the Four Powers

The Treaty of the Four Powers was an agreement signed in 1958 by the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and the Soviet Union concerning Berlin. It aimed to preserve peace, ensure free access to West Berlin, and respect existing rights and obligations under the 1945 Potsdam Agreement. The treaty did not establish new borders or military commitments but sought to guarantee the independence and security of Berlin, preventing unilateral action by any party. It played a key role in reducing Cold War tensions and maintaining the status quo of the divided city during a tense period of East-West relations.