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The people of the Federative People’s Republic of Yugoslavia and the People’s Republic of Albania have had in the course of their history with the same enemies, who threatened their independence and endeavoured to seize and subjugate the whole or parts of their territory. This was shown particularly clearly, recently when Fascist Germany and Italy attacked and occupied both countries with a view to dismembering them and permanently appropriating them.

The people of Yugoslavia and Albania, true to their fighting tradition, rose in defense of their independence and freedom, and after an unyielding resistance, shoulder to shoulder, for four years, succeeded in safeguarding their independence and freedom.

Being desirous of strengthening still further the ties sealed with blood in the days that were fateful for the peoples of both countries, and of solemnly confirming their lasting friendship and their desire for cultural and economic co-operation, and being desirous of confirming their determination to unite also in the future in joint defense of the freedom, independence, and integrity of their countries in case they are attacked by a third power aiming at subjugating them or seizing some parts of their territory.

Being convinced that joint defence serves of an interest, not only of both countries, but also of peace in the Balkans and in the world, and in complete conformity with the aspirations of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace,

The Presidium of the National Assembly of the Federative People’s Republic of Yugoslavia and the Presidium of the National Assembly of the People’s Republic of Albania have decided to conclude a treaty and have appointed their Plenipotentiaries to that effect as follows:

The Presidium of the National Assembly of the Federative People’s Republic of Yugoslavia,

Mr. Stanoje, Minister for Foreign Affairs,

The Presidium of the National Assembly of the People’s Republic of Albania,