CSCE Budapest Declaration,
Towards A Genuine Partnership In A New Era,
DOC.RC/1/95 (21 December 1994)
Declaration on Baltic Issues
The participating States welcomed the withdrawal of foreign troops from the Baltic States
as agreed in paragraph 15 of the Helsinki Summit Declaration of 1992. They acknowledged this as
an event of historic significance and as an important factor in stabilizing the security environment in
the Baltic region.
They agreed that this achievement will promote good-neighbourly relations and constructive
co-operation in the region. The participating States noted in this regard that the CSCE offers a
variety of means of co-operation and support, including a framework for consultation and dialogue,
missions and assistance in the implementation of bilateral agreements. They declared their readiness
to make the best possible use of the CSCE in order to consolidate and enhance security, stability,
respect for human rights, and continued democratic evolution in all participating States in the Baltic
region. In this connection, the CSCE, considering its positive experience in the Baltic States, will
further extend its role in the human dimension, including in human rights, as well as in other areas,
towards all participating States in the Baltic region.
They acknowledged the valuable contribution of the Council of the Baltic Sea States to
regional co-operation.
