69. The positive and timely initiabives of #the Govzm- merit of the Soviet Union, of lthe Federal Republic of Germany and other direct participants on both sides were instrumental ia opening lthe way for these agfe+ ments. Let us also be aware and appreoiative of all those untiring and imaginative efforts of all thcsa statesmIen, Governments and political forces which, directly ‘cr indirectly, with the support anld a&e urging of all the peoples of Europe, have Icontributed to that. 70. We have always held the view that the recognition of realities on the soil of Germany #and in post-war Europe .generally, far from freezing ithem, lis the only way to bridge the gaps and barriers ,of ‘divisiolns. Current developmen,ts, acceleralted substantive progress in rela- tions bletween European ~cotmtries across formerly for- bidding ob#sta,oles of all kinds, and th’e progress made trowards the European Security Conference to be held shortly, prove in our opinion (that this is so. The reco,gnitlion of realities, mutual accom~mnodation, and not tryi’ng to gain on&dad advantages at the expenise of thle other side, tthe recognition anld stresslining of com~mon inter&s and not blocs or any other rivalries anid differences have again proved to be by far the best method of arriving et generally benefioid and aloce.pt- able solutions. 71. We have staunchly maintained Ithat active coexist- ence through the d~evelopment of free exchanges of all ki.nds, and noit just ,the absence ‘of wear, not jest passively coexisting side by side, is precisely what ,the i’mcrests of European and world peace and ,secusity require in our day and age. Fme and sovereign relations between all States, based on equality, inldependence, respeot for territorial integrity aad non-int,e~rfe~ence b internal affaiss, without the threat or use ‘of fsorlce, irrespeotive of differences or :similarities in thleir sol&l systems, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or declaration, discussing the importance of recognizing realities, promoting mutual accommodation, and fostering coexistence between European countries. It highlights the significance of active coexistence, sovereignty, and non-interference in internal affairs. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is related to international relations and politics.

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International relations, Politics