as contained in the Charter of the United Nations and to translate them into practice, especially in their relations with their immediate neighbours. These basic principles form the basis and the framework for the operation of the principle of good-neighbourliness, and where, in addition to these basic principles, other principles and other norms of relations between States come into play as legal elements of good-neighbourliness, they must be interpreted and understood in that context. Therefore, principles such as justice and solidarity, frequently mentioned in the previous discussion of the matter, cannot substitute for the basic principles but can only concretize them or spell them out in greater detail or adapt them to meet specific regional requirements if this corresponds to the interests of all parties concerned. 4. The German Democratic Republic suggests that further consideration of the principle of good-neighbourliness should draw on such elements in the practice of States as have an accepted legal base, have proved their worth in co-operation between States of all social systems and are so firmly rooted in the conscience of the international public that they can help promote a responsible coexistence-oriented posture on the vital issues of our time. Such elements comprise, above all: (a) The prohibition of the use of force and the peaceful settlement of disputes, including: (i) Recognition of the inviolability of existing frontiers and the inadmissibility of hostile acts against neighbouring States; (ii) Readiness to eliminate the causes of tensions and to take confidence- and security-building or promoting measures on a basis of mutuality; (iii) Searching for joint moves towards disarmament and arms limitation; (b) Respect for the sovereign equality of States and non-interference in their internal affairs, including: (i) Recognition of the territorial integrity and political independence of neighbouring States, as well as respect for their sovereign acts; 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the concept of good-neighbourliness between states, focusing on principles such as the prohibition of the use of force, peaceful settlement of disputes, respect for sovereign equality, and non-interference in internal affairs. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is related to international relations and state diplomacy.

**Category**
International relations