15 tions, the suppression of acts of aggression, and the removal of threats to international peace and security. The treaty between the States Parties to the Warsaw Treaty and the States members of NATO on the mutual non-use of military force and the maintenance of peaceful relations would not, of course, restrict the inalienable right of parties to the treaty to indi­ vidual or collective self-defence in accordance with Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations. At the same time, the treaty would free the members of the two alliances from fears that alliance com­ mitments valid within the framework of either could be used for aggressive purposes against the States members of the other alliance and that those commitments could therefore threaten their security. Although it is proposed that the treaty on the mutual non-use of military force and the maintenance of peaceful relations should be concluded between the States of the two military and political al­ liances, other interested European States would have the right to participate in its drafting and signature. From the outset, the treaty would also be open for other States of the world, if they so desire, to accede as equal parties to it. The participants in the meeting of the Political Consultative Committee are convinced that the conclusion of such a treaty would help to overcome the division of Europe into two opposed military groupings and would meet the desire of peoples to live in peace and security. They call upon the States members of the North Atlantic alliance to give their full attention to this new initiative and reply to it in a constructive spirit. Having expounded in this Political Declaration their ideas on ways and means of strengthening peace and of preserving and promoting international detente under present conditions. the States Parties to 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic document discussing international relations, security, and peacekeeping measures. It mentions the Warsaw Treaty, NATO, and the United Nations, indicating a focus on international politics and security. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a document intended for official purposes rather than a technical or scientific topic.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief