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 AGREEMENT

FINAL AGREEMENT FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF THE DIFFERENCES AS DESCRIBED IN THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS 817 (1993) AND 845 (1993), THE TERMINATION OF THE INTERIM ACCORD OF 1995, AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE PARTIES

PREAMBLE The First Party, the Hellenic Republic (the "First Party") and the Second Party, which was admitted to the United Nations in accordance with the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/225 of 8 April 1993 (the "Second Party"), jointly referred to as the "Parties",

-Recalling the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations, the Helsinki Final Act of 1975, the relevant Acts of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (“OSCE”) and the values and principles of the Council of Europe,

-Guided by the spirit and principles of democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and dignity,

-Abiding by the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations and in particular those referring to the obligation of the States to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State,

-Emphasising their full commitment to the principles of the inviolability of frontiers and the territorial integrity of States incorporated in the Helsinki Final Act of 1975,

-Reaffirming the existing frontier between them as an enduring international border,

-In full accord on the need to strengthen peace, stability, security and further promote cooperation in Southeastern Europe,

-Desiring to strengthen an atmosphere of trust and good-neighbourly relations in the region and to put to rest permanently any hostile attitudes that may persist and agreeing on the need to refrain from irredentism and revisionism in any form,

-Recalling their obligation, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law, not to interfere on any pretext or in any form in the internal affairs and jurisdiction of the other,

-Underscoring also the importance of the development of friendly relations among States and of resolving disputes by peaceful means in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations,

-Resolving the differences pursuant to Security Council resolutions 817 (1993) of 7 April 1993 and 845 (1993) of 18 June 1993, as well as Article 5 of the Interim Accord of 13 September 1995 in a dignified and sustainable manner, having in mind the importance of the issue and the sensitivities of each Party,

-Taking into account the General Assembly resolution 47/225 of 8 April 1993,

-Taking into consideration the Interim Accord, the Memorandum of 13 October 1995 on Practical Measures related to the Interim Accord, the Memorandum on the mutual establishment of Liaison Offices in Skopje and Athens of 20 October 1995 as well as the process of Confidence Building Measures (‘‘CBMs’’),

-Underlining their strong will for mutual friendship, good neighbourliness and cooperative partnership, 1