Through the joint efforts of States, however, a foundation has been laid in Europe for the consistent development of good­ neighbourly relations and co-operation between them, mutual re­ spect and confidence. All European countries have found out from their own experience what advantages detente brings. There are no States among them whose interests would not be served by the preservation and increase of the fruits of detente. In· this connection, the participants in the meeting point out the importance of strict observance of the treaties and agreements de­ termining the territorial and political realities in today's Europe. They especially stress the importance of the jointly elaborated and carefully harmonized principles and provisions of the Helsinki Final Act which must be strictly respected and consistently put into effect. In analysing the present situation in Europe, the participants in the meeting pointed out the very serious danger posed for European peoples by the NATO bloc's intention, reaffirmed in December 1982, to carry out its decision to deploy new United States medium­ range nuclear missiles on the soil of a number of Western European countries. Implementation of that decision will inevitably result in a weakening of confidence and in a deterioration of the situation on· the European continent. For their part the States represented at the meeting consider it their key task to prevent the starting of a new round of the nuclear arms race in Europe and to achieve limitation and reduction of nuclear weaP.ons here. This is important for strengthening security in Europe, for a positive development ofrelations between States on this continent and for improving· the overall international situation. The States Parties to the Warsaw Treaty believe that the best solution would be completely to remove both medium-range and tactical nuclear weapons from Europe. They believe that, if it is 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement or declaration from a meeting of states, discussing the importance of maintaining good neighborly relations, cooperation, and security in Europe. The text specifically mentions the deployment of new United States medium-range nuclear missiles and the desire to prevent a new round of the nuclear arms race, indicating a focus on international relations and security.

**Category**
International relations, Security