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76 lasting friendship, which they will reinforce by close co-operation between both countries.

The High Contracting Parties agree to take all joint action within their power to frustrate any new threat and to prevent a renewed attack by Germany or any other Power which might be associated with it directly or in any other way.

To this end the High Contracting Parties shall in a spirit of the sincerest co-operation participate in all international action for the maintenance of international peace and security and shall fully contribute to the realization of this aim.

In carrying out this treaty the High Contracting Parties shall respect their obligations as Members of the United Nations.

Should either of the High Contracting Parties be involved in hostilities with Germany, which had renewed her policy of aggression, or with any other Power which had joined Germany for the purpose of aggressive action, the other High Contracting Party shall without delay extend to it military and other aid with all the means at its disposal.

The High Contracting Parties agree that neither of them shall enter into an alliance or take part in a coalition directed against the other High Contracting Party.

The High Contracting Parties shall, jointly and each in its own particular sphere, strengthen the economic, spiritual, and other ties between the two countries on the basis of the treaties and agreements concluded for this purpose.

This Treaty shall come into force immediately upon signature and shall be ratified in the shortest possible time. The ratifications shall be exchanged in Prague as soon as possible.